RMOWOA: A Revamped Multi-Objective Whale Optimization Algorithm for Maximizing the Lifetime of a Network in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) consist of sensor nodes that detect, process, and transmit various types of information to a base station unit. The development of energy-efficient routing protocols is a crucial challenge in WSNs. This study proposes a novel algorithm called RMOWOA, i.e., Revamped Multi-Objective Whale Optimization Algorithm, which utilizes concentric circles with different radii to partition the network. The circles are divided into eight equal sectors, and sections are formed at the intersections of sectors and layers. Each section contains a small number of nodes, and an agent is selected based on specific criteria. The nodes within each section transmit their detected information to the corresponding agent or cluster head. This process is repeated until the base station receives the data. The selection of agents is based on a WOA-based approach, known for enhancing the network's lifetime. The selected agent aggregates the data, performs redundant residue number-based error detection and rectification, and forwards the information to the lower segment's agent within that sector. The proposed RMOWOA algorithm is evaluated through simulation analysis and compared with established benchmark cluster head selection schemes such as SFA- Cluster Head Selection, FCGWO-Cluster Head Selection, and ABC-Cluster Head Selection. The experimental results of the RMOWOA algorithm demonstrate reduced energy consumption and extended network lifespan by effectively balancing the ratio of alive and dead nodes in WSNs.