Title :
Energy Efficient Clustering Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Networks
Author :
Wei, Dali ; Kaplan, Shaun ; Chan, H. Anthony
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Cape Town, Cape Town
Abstract :
Energy efficiency is a major concern in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Many clustering algorithms have been proposed for such a purpose. This paper investigates the existing clustering algorithms. The algorithms have been classified and some representatives are described in each category. After analyzing the strengths and the weaknesses of each category, an important characteristic of WSNs is pointed out for further improvement of energy efficiency for WSNs.
Keywords :
wireless sensor networks; clustering algorithms; energy efficiency; wireless sensor networks; Africa; Aggregates; Cities and towns; Clustering algorithms; Communications Society; Conferences; Energy consumption; Energy efficiency; Radio transmitters; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Communications Workshops, 2008. ICC Workshops '08. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2052-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2052-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICCW.2008.50
