CMSE2R: Clustered-based Multipath Shortest-distance Energy Efficient Routing Protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Network

Abstract

Objectives: From the existing literature review we found that the link quality between nodes and to prolong the battery power of the nodes still needs improvement. This research article controls the node mobility in underwater environment through maintaining link between nodes and prolongs the battery power of the nodes through Cluster-based Multipath Shortest-distance Energy Efficient Routing (CMSE2R). Method/Analysis: In this research article, we proposed the Clustered-based Multipath Shortest-distance Energy Efficient Routing (CMSE2R) protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Network. CMSE2R is based on four phases to improve the link quality between nodes and reduces the average energy consumption. These phases are: Network setup phase, cluster formation phase, multipath development in relevant clusters, and data forwarding phase. Findings: The results of CMSE2R are compared with CBE2R and EMGGR and it is observed that CMSE2R is a better performer than CBE2R and EMGGR.This protocol improves the link quality through use of fixed courier nodes and formation of multipath in relevant cluster formation mechanism. This routing protocol uses the Cumulative Distance Calculation Mechanism (CDCM) to reduce the average energy consumption. Applications/Improvements: The proposed routing protocol extracts the valuable information from the seabed to sea surface. Keywords: Calculation, CDCM, Layers, Shortest-Distance, Snods