Abstract

Background: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have gained significant attention due to their diverse applications, including border area security, earthquake detection, and fire detection. WSNs utilize compact sensors to detect environmental events and transmit data to a Base Station (BS) for analysis. Energy consumption during data transmission is a critical issue, which has led to the exploration of additional energy-saving techniques, such as clustering.

Objective: The primary objective is to propose an algorithm that selects optimal Cluster Heads (CHs) through a fuzzy-based genetic approach. This algorithm aims to address energy consumption concerns, enhance load balancing, and improve routing efficiency within WSNs.

Methods: The proposed algorithm employs a fuzzy-based genetic approach to optimize the selection of CHs for data transmission. Four key parameters are considered: the average remaining energy of CHs, the average distance between CHs and the BS, the average distance between member nodes and CHs, and the standard deviation of the distance between member nodes and CHs.

Results: The algorithm's effectiveness is demonstrated through simulation results. When compared to popular models like LEACH, MOEES, and FEEC, it demonstrates an 8-20% improvement in the lifetime of WSNs. The proposed approach achieves enhanced efficiency, lifetime extension, and improved performance in CH selection, load balancing, and routing.

Conclusion: In conclusion, this study introduces a novel algorithm that utilizes fuzzy-based genetic techniques to optimize CH selection in WSNs. By considering four key parameters and addressing energy consumption challenges, the proposed algorithm offers significant improvements in efficiency, lifespan, and overall network performance, as validated through simulation results.

Keywords: Wireless sensor network, cluster head, clustering, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithm, base station.