Self-organizing sensor networks

Abstract

In this paper we propose a scheme for self-organizing sensor networks; the scheme allows a sensor network to adapt to topological changes, include new batches of sensors, and disregard the sensors that have depleted their power reserves, or have been compromised. The algorithm for self-organization allows the sensor network to carry out its mission, has built-in provisions for information assurance, and extends the lifetime of the network by reducing the power consumption; it minimizes the number of collisions experienced by a sensor when it transmits and maximizes the time a sensor is either idle or dedicated to monitoring and/or internal data processing.