Algorithm for Increasing Network Lifetime in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Jumping and Mobile Sensor Nodes

Abstract

Sensor networks’ network connectivity must be restored as part of any solution. This strategy’s goal was to come up with a concept. Many approaches to restoring connections after a network outage can be implemented by relying on these factors: low mobility, minimal field coverage drop and a reduction in the overall number of messages sent. All of the following objectives can be met with this solution. Based on detailed simulations and a comparison with the PACR and SNR methods, it can be concluded that the proposed methodology is effective. The sensor nodes’ batteries slowly depleted over time due to power restrictions. Network nodes fail as a result; data transmission stops, and the network’s lifespan is shortened because of it. As a result, one of the most difficult challenges in wireless sensor networks is to minimize energy consumption while also maximizing the network’s lifespan. In this study, the network lifetime of a wireless sensor network is extended through the use of special jumping nodes. Instead of using wheels or other means of transportation, these nodes leap into the network, and they are used to recharge other nodes in the network that are dying upon request. Results show that the proposed technique works more efficiently with figures of 83.76%, 84.84% and 87.3% for SNR, PACR and the proposed technique, respectively, with 250 nodes. This significantly increases the network’s lifetime. The simulation results suggest that the proposed technique outperforms other strategies that have been used in the literature.