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Fuzzy based smart selection of cluster head with backup support in wireless sensor network

  • Ejaz Hussain*
  • , Xiong Zhang
  • , Li Chao
  • , Sadique Ahmed Bugti
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper considers the selection of the cluster head based on Fuzzy input variables. Cluster head is the main entity, and all the responsibility for the data communication relies on this single entity. As it is learnt that cluster head is the backbone of the entire cluster and is considered as the single point of failure for the entire cluster formation. If the cluster head fails to accomplish his function, all the members of the concerned cluster have to communicate directly with the base station. This causes the increase of power consumption which directly affects the total life of the network. This paper not only considers the selection criterion of cluster head but also presents the cluster back up approach, so that in case of cluster failure, the system still works in an efficient way. Simulation results show that, our proposed method Fuzzy Clustering Algorithm with backup support (FCA-BS) uses 17∼20% less messages traffic for the same number of nodes as compared to LEACH and V-LEACH protocols which decreases the power consumption in the nodes and enhance the life of the entire network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2012 8th International Conference on Computing and Networking Technology (INC, ICCIS and ICMIC), ICCNT 2012
Pages235-239
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 8th International Conference on Computing and Networking Technology (INC, ICCIS and ICMIC), ICCNT 2012 - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 27 Aug 201229 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2012 8th International Conference on Computing and Networking Technology (INC, ICCIS and ICMIC), ICCNT 2012

Conference

Conference2012 8th International Conference on Computing and Networking Technology (INC, ICCIS and ICMIC), ICCNT 2012
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period27/08/1229/08/12

Keywords

  • Cluster Head selection
  • FCA-BS
  • fuzzy based clustering
  • Hierarchical clustering
  • Wireless sensor network

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