A comparative study of an energy-balanced routing in various wireless sensor network models

Abstract

The battery-powered wireless sensor networks are limited by the energy capacity and communication ability. Designing a suitable routing algorithm to improve the energy efficiency and network lifetime is highly required. However, a lack of knowledge with regard to how to apply these routing algorithms is a barrier for users in taking advantage of this method. Here we compare and evaluate the performances of two routing algorithms: ADOVjr and EBR that we have developed for WSN in three network models constructed by complex network theory. Based on the simulation results on the network lifetime and energy consumption behaviors, we suggest appropriate application areas for these two algorithms. Our performance analysis will help the improvement of energy-balanced routing algorithms and guide their implementation on WSN.