Genetic Algorithm for Energy Efficient Clusters in Wireless Sensor Networks

  • Authors:
  • Sajid Hussain;Abdul W. Matin;Obidul Islam

  • Affiliations:
  • Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada;Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada;Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Venue:
  • ITNG '07 Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

We use a genetic algorithm (GA) to create energy efficient clusters for routing in wireless sensor networks. The simulation results show that the proposed intelligent hierarchical clustering technique is more energy efficient than a few existing cluster-based routing protocols. Further, the gradual energy depletion in sensor nodes is also investigated.