Performance of Optimized Hidden Node Detection for Enhancing the Network Efficiency in Wireless Cluster Based Sensor Networks

Successful data transmission of wireless cluster based sensor networks is a significant hurdle given their constrained bandwidth and power capacities. To encounter this problem, in this work an opportunistic algorithm for an Optimal Hidden Node Detection (OHND) is introduced. The three phases of the OHND are location identification, message transfer and detection of hidden node. They are meant to increase the network coverage, energy utilization, hidden node detecting capability and packet delivery ratio. Opportunistic algorithm applied to OHND increases the likelihood of packets reaching the destination further enhancing network energy efficiency The simulation findings show that the nodes can retain direct coverage while finding hidden nodes to increase network lifetime and effectiveness.