Analysis of Routing Protocols in Wireless Networks - MN603, Part A

This report, Part A of an assignment on wireless networks, delves into the analysis of two prominent cluster-based routing protocols: LEACH (Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy) and PEGASIS (Power-Efficient Gathering in Sensor Information Systems). The report begins with an outline and motivation, establishing the importance of efficient routing in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). It then provides a detailed examination of each protocol, covering their basic concepts, operational mechanisms, energy consumption characteristics, and both advantages and disadvantages. The analysis of LEACH explores its stochastic cluster head selection process, aimed at extending network lifespan, while the discussion on PEGASIS highlights its chain-based approach for data aggregation and energy efficiency. The report concludes with a list of references used in the analysis, providing a comprehensive overview of these routing protocols and their implications for WSN design.