Sensors (Oct 2021)

Energy Efficient Routing Protocol in Sensor Networks Using Genetic Algorithm

  • Jatinkumar Patel,
  • Hosam El-Ocla

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/s21217060
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 21
p. 7060

Abstract

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In this paper, we examine routing protocols with the shortest path in sensor networks. In doing this, we propose a genetic algorithm (GA)-based Ad Hoc On-Demand Multipath Distance Vector routing protocol (GA-AOMDV). We utilize a fitness function that optimizes routes based on the energy consumption in their nodes. We compare this algorithm with other existing ad hoc routing protocols including LEACH-GA, GA-AODV, AODV, DSR, EPAR, EBAR_BFS. Results prove that our protocol enhances the network performance in terms of packet delivery ratio, throughput, round trip time and energy consumption. GA-AOMDV protocol achieves average gain that is 7 to 22% over other protocols. Therefore, our protocol extends the network lifetime for data communications.

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