A novel routing algorithm based on ant colony system for wireless sensor networks

Xin Guan, L. Guan, X. G. Wang, Tomoaki Ohtsuki

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we introduce a novel routing algorithmwhich is based on Ant Colony System. The objective of this novel algorithm is to solve the problem of energy and congestion control on wireless sensor network routing process. This novel algorithm is able to achieve better load balance and prolong the network lifetime. In this novel algorithm we combine the pheromone released by multi-ant colonies and residual energy as the algorithm control factor. Furthermore, we also introduce the competition mechanism among multiant colonies to avoid the simplex convergence in our algorithm. In this way, the novel algorithm controls the network traffic congestion effectively and balances the energy consumption for sensor networks. Simulation results in this paper demonstrate that this novel algorithm has better performance on load balance comparing with fundamental ant colony algorithm.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN 2009
    PublisherIEEE
    ISBN (Print)9781424445813
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event2009 18th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN 2009 - San Francisco, United States
    Duration: 3 Aug 20096 Aug 2009
    Conference number: 18

    Conference

    Conference2009 18th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN 2009
    Abbreviated titleICCCN 2009
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco
    Period3/08/096/08/09

    Keywords

    • Ant colony system
    • Pheromone
    • Routing algorithm
    • Wireless sensor networks

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Computer Networks and Communications
    • Hardware and Architecture
    • Software

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