Energy-Efficient Communication with Data Integrity in Wireless Sensor Networks
K Gokul, E Gowtham, G Jagatheshvela, M. S., S Kirthiga · 2025
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), widely used in environmental monitoring, often face inefficiencies in conventional Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols due to poor integration of data payload and signalling mechanisms. This paper introduces an energy-efficient communication protocol inspired by the Group Testing (GT-MAC) mechanism, enabling simultaneous data collection from multiple sensors without prior identification of active transmitters. Results demonstrate increased data collection efficiency, reduced latency, and better energy optimization, addressing key challenges in MAC protocol performance.