RGWSN: Presenting a genetic-based routing algorithm to reduce energy consumption in wireless sensor network

In this paper, a genetic- based routing algorithm to reduce energy consumption in sensor networks is presented. This method, by regarding distance hybrid parameters, energy and density, has created a fitness function which has optimal conditions compared to previous parameters. In the proposed algorithm, a new technique to select several probable cluster heads(CHs) in each area, has been used. The results of simulation indicate that the proposed algorithm has increased network’s lifetime, compared to former techniques. Also, we have proved , in the new technique, that the number of alive nodes at the end of each round has increased , compared to previous techniques, and that is the result of proper selection of CH in each area.

Genetic Algorithm, wireless sensor network, Routing, reduce energy consumption