An Analytical Framework for Cluster Distribution of EDCR Class of Algorithms in Wireless Sensor Networks

Energy Driven Cluster-Head Rotation (EDCR) class of algorithms are energy aware distributed clustering techniques for effective ad hoc deployed Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) organization. The application of this class of algorithms requires the setting of salient parameters at the design stage of the WSN to achieve desired results. Two such parameters which should be known in advance are the cluster density and the distance between neighbouring cluster heads (CHs). In this research we analyze the effect of algorithm design based on these two parameters. Simulation techniques are given to support and verify the analytical results.

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