Performance evaluation of PEGASIS protocol for WSN using NS2

Abstract

Routing algorithm decides which route will be followed by packets for communication between sender and receiver. Wireless Sensor Network consists of nodes with limited power source and low bandwidth. Optimal route for communication saves more amount of energy of the network. PEGASIS protocol is based on hierarchical network architecture proposed for Wireless Sensor Network. In this paper, PEGASIS is discussed and evaluated with simulator NS2 for performance issue.