Trade-off between Accuracy and Longevity in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

Two major controversial metrics that determine the stability period of a wireless sensor network (WSN) are accuracy and longevity. In this paper, we analyse the trade-off between accuracy and longevity in WSNs. We investigate different types of WSNs routing techniques together with their applications and state of the art in WSN routing protocols and determine their underlying success with regards to accuracy and longevity. We provide alternatives for algorithms not described in both parameters.