Novel cluster-based routing protocol optimization approach for wireless sensor mesh networking

Abstract

In this work, a novel and powerful mechanism for optimizing dynamic routing protocols in wireless se nsor mesh networking is deeply proposed and studied, by taking advantage and the benefits of flat-based routing techniques in combination with hierarchical strategies, so that a more efficient and energy/processing aware multi-path dissemination protocol is fully implemented. The communication and routing capabilities of W SN-based smart applications are key issues to be tackled in order to assure the reliability, scalability and long-term operability of the whole system. In order to accomplish such a challenging approach and targeting the on-site performance analysis of routing protocols in real scenarios, a new intelligent, mobile and adaptable routing protocol simulator is also proposed, so that users are provided with a complete comparative study of different multi-hop mesh-based network deployments based on the design constraints and application requirements.