A Survey on the Taxonomy of Cluster-Based Routing Protocols for Homogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks

Sensors

Soroush Naeimi²  Hamidreza Ghafghazi¹  Chee-Onn Chow² 

[1] School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada; E-Mail:;Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia; E-Mail:

关键词: wireless sensor networks;    homogeneous networks;    clustering protocol;    cluster head;    cluster formation;    data aggregation;    failure management;    resource-aware design;    survey;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s120607350

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The past few years have witnessed increased interest among researchers in cluster-based protocols for homogeneous networks because of their better scalability and higher energy efficiency than other routing protocols. Given the limited capabilities of sensor nodes in terms of energy resources, processing and communication range, the cluster-based protocols should be compatible with these constraints in either the setup state or steady data transmission state. With focus on these constraints, we classify routing protocols according to their objectives and methods towards addressing the shortcomings of clustering process on each stage of cluster head selection, cluster formation, data aggregation and data communication. We summarize the techniques and methods used in these categories, while the weakness and strength of each protocol is pointed out in details. Furthermore, taxonomy of the protocols in each phase is given to provide a deeper understanding of current clustering approaches. Ultimately based on the existing research, a summary of the issues and solutions of the attributes and characteristics of clustering approaches and some open research areas in cluster-based routing protocols that can be further pursued are provided.

【 授权许可】

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