Lifetime maximization of wireless sensor networks in forest environment via transmission power level optimization

In this research, lifetime calculation and optimization of wireless sensor networks (WSN) in forest environment is presented. Optimization is based on transmission of data and acknowledgement packets between nodes according to the power levels in an optimal way. Path loss model, which is the foundation of the system model is assumed to be constant in many cases. This parameter which is directly effecting the lifetime of the WSN, is modeled via extensive measurement campaigns for forest environment. When modelling the WSN, two method is proposed and compared in terms of lifetime maximization. Lifetime model is created for forest environment and several effects are taken into account in this unique research.