Optimizing Energy Efficiency With Enhanced Adaptive Chain Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

Wireless sensor network (WSN) technology is becoming increasingly crucial in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This has led to the development of various protocols aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, with LEACH, PEGASIS, and EEACP being key among them. Despite these advancements, the EEACP protocol exhibits significant limitations in its current form, particularly regarding energy expenditure during data transmission phases. A primary inefficiency arises from suboptimal path configurations during data reception, which can severely impact the network’s longevity and effectiveness. To address these challenges, the newly proposed Advanced EEACP (O3EACP) protocol introduces strategic optimizations in data routing toward the sink node. This refinement aims to minimize energy drain during transmissions, thereby extending the operational lifespan of the network and bolstering its overall resilience. This enhancement not only promises a reduction in energy consumption but also a notable improvement in network sustainability, essential for supporting the robust, interconnected frameworks envisioned in the latest industrial revolution.

Keywords

• Wireless sensor network (WSN)
• protocols
• energy efficiency
• data transmission
• routing optimization
• network longevity