Abstract:
WSN consists of nodes that are very difficult to replace by nature due to their physical
placement in remote and inaccessible locations. These nodes are equipped with limited
energy resources. When the nodes perform their tasks, they consume power. Thus, power
consumption becomes a priority in the implementation of WSN. In order to manage power
consumption for better network performance and node lifetime, many wireless sensors
network routing protocols are used.
The Geographical Adaptive Fidelity (GAF) protocol is one of the best location-based
routing protocols. This protocol breaks down the network into a virtual grid and considers
grids as clusters, with the node with the highest energy selected as the cluster head for data
transmission. Choosing only the one with the highest power cannot reduce energy waste or
prolong the network's lifespan, as nodes with lower power die without being used.
In this thesis, we present a modified version of GAF, i.e., MGAF, which is proposed to
improve cluster head selection techniques to minimize energy utilization and extend
network lifetime. The proposed Modified GAF algorithm is implemented in MATLAB.
Two experimental simulation cases have been conducted. Ten simulations were carried out
in each case. In the first and second experimental simulation cases, modified GAF saved
59.5% and 107.75% of energy, respectively. And also, the result of modified GAF shows
higher throughput and fewer routing overheads than basic GAF. Therefore, modified GAF
significantly minimizes energy utilization and increases network lifetime and performance
compared to basic GAF.
Keywords- Energy Efficiency, GAF, Modified GAF, WSN, GH