WCNE: A Weighted Clusterhead Node Election Algorithm for MANET

Abstract

In this article, the authors present the concept of Weighted Clusterhead Node Election algorithm (WCNE) in a Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET). The presented solution makes use of prioritization and level limits for specific weight components, which are related to mobility, battery level and received signal to noise power ratio for each node. Possible restrictions on chosen policy and objective functions were taken into account. Using the WCNE algorithm, the authors were able to create a clustered network with a CH set, which minimizes the energy consumed for transmission, while maximizing the network's lifetime and the probability of delivering information to the other endpoint.