Title :
Optimizing the number of clusters in a wireless sensor network using cross-layer analysis
Author :
Wang, Li-Chun ; Liu, Chuan-Ming ; Wang, Chung-Wei
Author_Institution :
Nat. Chiao Tung Univ., Hsinchu, Taiwan
Abstract :
This paper aims to determine the optimal number of clusters in an observation area for a wireless sensor network. We demonstrate that this goal can be achieved by a cross-layer approach from both perspectives of the power efficiency in the medium access control (MAC) layer and the coverage performance in the physical (PHY) layer.
Keywords :
access protocols; optimisation; power consumption; scheduling; wireless sensor networks; MAC layer; PHY layer; cluster optimization; coverage performance; cross-layer analysis; medium access control; physical layer; power efficiency; wireless sensor network; Cross layer design; Energy consumption; Frequency; Intelligent networks; Media Access Protocol; Network topology; Paper technology; Physical layer; Receiving antennas; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems, 2004 IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8815-1
DOI :
10.1109/MAHSS.2004.1392216
