Position Based Routing Schemes in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review

Abstract

Position based routing scheme uses the location information of nodes for communication. Position based routing scheme is also known as location based or geographic based routing protocols. These schemes reduce the consumption of the energy and improve the networks lifetime. In this paper, we have explained the different position based routing schemes and analyze the some significant position based routing schemes such asMECN, SMECN, TBF, GAF, and GEAR. For good understanding, the comparison of these protocols with few other routing protocols on the basis of different parameters is given. In the last section of this paper, we have also presented the applications, advantages, and drawbacks of these routing schemes.