Energy optimal data propagation in wireless sensor networks

We propose an algorithm to compute the optimal parameters of a probabilistic data propagation algorithm for wireless sensor networks (WSN). The probabilistic data propagation algorithm we consider was introduced in previous work, and it is known that this algorithm, when used with adequate parameters, balances the energy consumption and increases the lifespan of the WSN. However, we show that in the general case achieving energy balance may not be possible. We propose a centralized algorithm to compute the optimal parameters of the probabilistic data propagation algorithm, and prove that these parameters maximize the lifespan of the network even when it is not possible to achieve energy balance. Compared to previous work, our contribution is the following: (a) we give a formal definition of an optimal data propagation algorithm: an algorithm maximizing the lifespan of the network. (b) We find a simple necessary and sufficient condition for the data propagation algorithm to be optim...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2007
• Where: JPDC
• Authors: Olivier Powell, Pierre Leone, José D. P. Rolim
• Keywords: Data Propagation Algorithm, JPDC 2007, Optimal Parameters, Probabilistic Data Propagation