EDCH: A Novel Clustering Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

In wireless sensor networks, sensor nodes play the most important role. These sensor nodes are mainly un-chargeable, so it an issue regarding lifetime of the network. The main objective of this research is concerning clustering algorithms to minimize the energy utilization of each sensor node, and maximize the sensor network lifetime of WSNs. In this paper, we propose a novel clustering algorithm for wireless sensor networks (WSN) that decrease the networks energy consumption and significantly prolongs its lifetime. Here main role play distribution of CHs ( Cluster Heads) across the network. Our simulation result shows considerable decrease in network energy utilization and therefore increase the network lifetime.