Minimum Utilization of Energy Resource via MAC Routing Protocol for Mobile Sensor Network
Alka Singh, Meena Desai · 2023
The MAC routing protocol for mobile sensor networks is a method of communication that enables the data transfer between sensors over an established network. This protocol is designed to provide reliable, fast and efficient data delivery between nodes within a mobile sensor network. It differs from the traditional routing protocol in that it takes into consideration the mobility of the nodes and changes the routes dynamically to meet the dynamic requirements of the network. The main features of MAC for mobile sensor networks include route discovery and maintenance, dynamic path selection and dynamic quality of service. It also ensures reliability by providing multiple paths for data transmission and path diversity for redundant data transfer. Additionally, it provides fault tolerance and security via neighbor discovery and authentication. The protocol is also suited to heterogeneous networks due to the support for different types of communication technologies such as 802.11, ZigBee, etc. Furthermore, the MAC routing protocol provides multiple solutions such as deferred ordering, probabilistic forwarding and distributed routing. The MAC routing protocol, therefore, provides an effective way to connect sensors in mobile sensor networks.