Mobility vector based neighbour selection in mobile WSN with multichannel MAC

Abstract

Scenarios where the sensor nodes themselves are mobile, introduces a new dimension of problems in sensor network. This paper presents a mobility vector based neighbour selection for a mixed deployment of mobile and static Wireless Sensor Network. The proposed approach uses the velocity of the mobile node and the residual energy of the static node to select a neighbour. Multichannel based MAC protocol is adopted for an interference free communication. The protocol was simulated and evaluated against MA-MAC protocol. Simulation results indicate that the proposed approach performs better. Proof of Concept of proposed approach was done using Berkley motes.