Title: Energy-efficient dynamic load balanced clustering for MANET

Authors: Naghma Khatoon; Vinay Singh; Prakash Kumar

Addresses: Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Usha Martin University, Angara, Ranchi, India ' Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Usha Martin University, Angara, Ranchi, India ' Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Usha Martin University, Angara, Ranchi, India

Abstract: In Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET), enhancing network lifetime is a challenging issue. Clustering is proved to be a suitable solution to increase scalability and lifetime of MANET. However, it still requires efficient techniques to make clustering energy saving and create a well-balanced clusters. In this paper, we present an energy efficient dynamic load balanced clustering for MANET. Here, we emphasise on energy efficient and load balanced cluster formation by selecting the most suitable nodes to act as cluster head (CH) which can coordinate its cluster members for long period of time. We use technique for self-adjustment of role of CHs dynamically on the basis of fitness factor of nodes so that the lifetime of CHs can be increased which ultimately improves the network lifetime. The simulation results show the efficacy of the proposed work with reference to packet delivery ratio, network lifetime, average number of clusters formed and re-clustering required.

Keywords: MANET; cluster head; fitness factor; remaining battery energy; packet delivery ratio.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWMC.2025.142911

International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing, 2025 Vol.28 No.1, pp.14 - 19

Received: 02 Sep 2022
Received in revised form: 14 Apr 2023
Accepted: 07 Jun 2023
Published online: 02 Dec 2024 *

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