Performance Analysis of Clustering Protocols in Mobile Ad hoc Networks | Science Publications

Journal of Computer Science

Sharmila J. Francis¹  Elijah B. Rajsingh¹ 

关键词: Network clustering;    cluster head;    cluster-gateway;   

DOI  :  10.3844/jcssp.2008.192.204

学科分类：计算机科学（综合）

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

Network clustering is an important technique widely used in efficient MANETs network management, hierarchical routing protocol design, network modeling, Quality of Service, etc. Recently many researchers are focusing on clustering which is one of the fundamental problems in mobile ad hoc networks. This article presents the descriptions of recently proposed clustering algorithms and is categorized into different approaches that support similar features. Based on the comparison of different performance metrics of different clustering algorithms, the most suitable one is recommended that adapt it to various application scenarios. This study provides adequate information for the researchers that facilitate to analyze many avenues and to offer more effective and efficient clustering protocols for MANETs.

【 授权许可】

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