NDLI: Emergent Topology Control Based on Division of Labour in Ants

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Janacik, P. Heimfarth, T. Rammig, F.
Copyright Year	2006
Description	Author affiliation: Heinz Nixdorf Inst., Paderborn Univ. (Janacik, P.; Heimfarth, T.; Rammig, F.)
Abstract	Advances in the area of wireless sensor networks enable a myriad of new applications. Communication is however still the most costly function in these networks. Regions with higher node density lead to a greater amount of energy waste through overhearing, collisions, etc., while not increasing the network's capacity. Therefore, we propose an emergent approach to topology control reducing the number of active nodes in such areas. Facing the necessity to minimize the amount of data exchanged for achieving this goal, given the high cost of communication, the approach is motivated by the division of labour observed in ants promising lower overhead, more robustness and better scalability. Nodes actively involved in network operation are modeled as transporters, other nodes as workers. State changes are realized using a response function incorporating a response threshold and stimulus. The response threshold determines the tendency of a node to respond to a stimulus and reflects the ability to perform a state change. The intensity of stimulus is determined by quantitative cues perceived
Starting Page	733
Ending Page	740
File Size	414254
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0769524664
ISSN	1550445X
DOI	10.1109/AINA.2006.169
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2006-04-18
Publisher Place	Austria
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Network topology Protocols Communication system control Costs Scalability Routing Wireless sensor networks Robustness Intelligent networks Photovoltaic cells
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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