A survey on the taxonomy of cluster-based routing protocols for homogeneous wireless sensor networks

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, proce...

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Published in:Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2012-06, Vol.12 (6), p.7350-7409
Main Authors: Naeimi, Soroush, Ghafghazi, Hamidreza, Chow, Chee-Onn, Ishii, Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classification
cluster formation
cluster head
Clustering
clustering protocol
Clusters
Computer networks
data aggregation
failure management
homogeneous networks
Networks
resource-aware design
Review
Routing (telecommunications)
Sensors
survey
Taxonomy
wireless sensor networks
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1424-8220
1424-8220
DOI:10.3390/s120607350