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Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy

Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy is a physics topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy rather than just read about it. In short: Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy ("LEACH") is a TDMA-based MAC protocol which is integrated with clustering and a simple routing protocol in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The goal of LEACH is to lower the energy consumption required to create and maintain clusters in order to improve the life time of a wireless sensor network.

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Reference excerpt

Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy ("LEACH") is a TDMA-based MAC protocol which is integrated with clustering and a simple routing protocol in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The goal of LEACH is to lower the energy consumption required to create and maintain clusters in order to improve the life time of a wireless sensor network.

Protocol LEACH is a hierarchical protocol in which most nodes transmit to cluster heads, and the cluster heads aggregate and compress the data and forward it to the base station (sink). Each node uses a stochastic algorithm at each round to determine whether it will become a cluster head in this round. LEACH assumes that each node has a radio powerful enough to directly reach the base station or the nearest cluster head, but that using this radio at full power all the time would waste energy. Nodes that have been cluster heads cannot become cluster heads again for P rounds, where P is the desired percentage of cluster heads. Thereafter, each node has a 1/P probability of becoming a cluster head again. At the end of each round, each node that is not a cluster head selects the closest cluster head and joins that cluster. The cluster head then creates a schedule for each node in its cluster to transmit its data. All nodes that are not cluster heads only communicate with the cluster head in a TDMA fashion, according to the schedule created by the cluster head. They do so using the minimum energy needed to reach the cluster head, and only need to keep their radios on during their time slot. LEACH also uses CDMA so that each cluster uses a different set of CDMA codes, to minimize interference between clusters.

Properties Properties of this algorithm include:

Cluster based Random cluster head selection each round with rotation. Or cluster head selection based on sensor having highest energy Cluster membership adaptive Data aggregation at cluster head Cluster head communicate directly with sink or user Communication done with cluster head via TDMA Threshold value

Shortcomings of LEACH Shortcomings of LEACH include:

Remaining energy among the nodes isn't considered when selecting Cluster Heads Random and variable size cluster formations Random and uneven distribution of cluster heads Single hop communication in situations where energy use is less efficient from cluster head to base station Multi-clustering might not be required at some point and, at some point, number of optimum clusters could be as high as N (number of live nodes in the network)

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy

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Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy

In research: Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy appears in physics research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Cluster analysis algorithms, Wireless sensor network, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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