Journal on Communications ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (6): 78-87.doi: 10.11959/j.issn.1000-436x.2015155

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Optimization method through topology reconfiguration for mobile underwater wireless sensor networks

Ming HE1,2,Wen-hui LIANG1,3,Qiu-li CHEN1,Xi-liang CHEN1,Jian CHEN1   

  1. 1 College of Command Information System,PLA Science and Technology University,Nanjing 210007,China
    2 The 61th Research Institute of PLA,Beijing 100071,China
    3 61345 Armies,PLA,Xi’an 710004,China
  • Online:2015-06-25 Published:2017-05-11
  • Supported by:
    The National Natural Science Foundation of China;The Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province;Engineering Research Center of Jiangsu Province

Abstract:

The topology of mobile underwater wireless sensor networks (MUWSN) evolves dynamically with ocean currents,which will have great impact on network performance.To solve this problem,a topology optimization method for MUWSNs is proposed based on topology reconfiguration.Firstly,the proposed method optimizes the coverage rate of MUWSNs by adjusting the location of sensor nodes through simulating fish behaviors.Secondly,to optimize the connectivity of MUWSNs,the proposed method repairs disconnected positions and eliminates key nodes in MUWSN through using redundant nodes.Finally,simulation results verify the rationality and validity of the proposed method.Experimental results show that the algorithm can guarantee the network coverage is maintained at about 97%,connectivity rate above 89%,with lower energy consumption.

Key words: mobile underwater wireless sensor networks, topology optimization, autonomous underwater vehicle

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