Balancing the performance of a sensor network using an ant system
Rajani Muraleedharan, Lisa Ann Osadciw · Syracuse University Libraries (Syracuse University) · 2003
Abstract- In a sensor network consisting of both wired and wireless links, the nodes sense, collect and distribute dynamic information from one sensor to the other. Energy consumption is a key issue in the sensor’s communications since many use battery power, which is limited. The sensors also have limited memory and functionality to support communications. Therefore, there is a need to balance energy usage with obtaining the shortest communication distance. This paper presents a novel approach to selecting message routes using an ant system. Parameters controlling the convergence of the ant system are analyzed in terms of wired and wireless networks. I.