Multi-Channel Clustering Algorithm to Improve Performance of WSNs
Author(s):
- Lúcio Studer Ferreira, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, IT/DEEC - Torre Norte Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
- Rui Rocha, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, IT/DEEC - Torre Norte Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Source: Proceedings of CONFTELE 2007, 6th Conference on Telecommunications, May 2007
- Lúcio Ferreira, Rui Rocha; "Multi-Channel Clustering Algorithm to Improve Performance of WSNs", in proceedings of CONFTELE 2007, 6th Conference on Telecommunications, May 2007
Keywords: Sensor networks, IEEE 802.15.4, Radio channels, Multi-channel, Hidden-node, Throughput
Abstract:
An approach is presented to improve efficiency of star topology Wireless Sensor Networks, using IEEE 802.15.4 standard to achieve wireless communication support. It is based on an algorithm used by a coordinator node with multi-channel capabilities, which creates clusters of nodes that all “hear” each other and assigns a different frequency to each cluster. From simulation results, the multi-channel strategy presents the capability of increasing throughput, solving the hidden node problem, alleviate contention collisions and improving the global network performance.
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