Best Path Cluster-Based Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless Sensor Networks are a rapidly growing research area in the field of computers and electronics. WSNs are designed to work for long periods, which is why energy-efficient algorithms are called for to prolong network lifetime. In this paper, a Best Path Cluster-based Routing Protocol is proposed. It is an energy efficient algorithm for WSNs that transmits data through the best path instead of the shortest path (as in most routing protocols), to reduce packet failure rate and enhance energy efficiency in high traffic networks. BPCR is compared to the LEACH algorithm. Simulation results indicate that this protocol outperforms LEACH in terms of energy efficiency, network lifetime, and failure rate by nearly 19%, 19%, and 8% respectively.