Maximizing the lifetime of wireless sensor networks with random forwarding
We investigate the effects of two forwarding schemes, namely, random forwarding (RF) and deterministic forwarding (DF), on network lifetime in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). For the analysis of network lifetime, we construct a Markov chain model for RF and derive a closed form expression for DF. These analytic models enable identifying the conditions in which one forwarding scheme outperforms the other.
wireless sensor networks random forwarding deterministic forwarding network lifetime