A fuzzy logic and DEEC protocol-based clustering routing method for wireless sensor networks

Abstract

<abstract> <p>Power-efficient wireless sensor network routing techniques (WSN). Clustering is used to extend WSNs' lifetimes. One node act as the cluster head (CH) to represent the others in communications. The member nodes are less important than the cluster hub (CH) in the clustering procedure. Fuzzy techniques based on clustering theory may provide evenly distributed loads. In this study, we provide a fuzzy-logic-based solution that factors in distance to base station (BS), number of nodes, remaining energy, compactness, distance to communicate within a cluster, number of CH, and remaining energy. Fuzzy clustering has a preliminary and final step. First, we select CH based on distance to the base station (BS), remaining node vigor, and node compactness. In the second phase, clusters are created by combining nodes that aren't already in a CH, using density, outstanding vigor, and detachment as limitations. The proposed solution increases load balancing and node longevity. This work provides a unique hybrid routing technique for forming clusters and managing data transfer to the base station. Simulation findings confirm the protocol's functionality and competence. Reduced energy use keeps network sensor nodes online longer. The framework outperforms Stable Election Protocol (SEP), hybrid energy-efficient distributed clustering (HEED), and Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH). Using the nodes' energy levels to create a grid pattern for the clusters gave four clusters. In addition, the proposed method has a 4347%, 41.46%, 39.26%, 37.57% and 35.67% reduction in average energy consumption when compared with the conventional algorithms. The proposed technologies could increase the network's lifetime, stability interval, packet transfer rate (throughput), and average energy. The suggested protocol is at least 50% better in every statistic that was looked at, such as network lifetime, stability interval, packet transmission rate (throughput), and average energy use.</p> </abstract>