Stochastic cluster head selection model for energy balancing in IoT enabled heterogeneous WSN

Energy dissipation is the most important design limitation for Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). In order to prolong the life of WSNs, the energy of nodes must be used in an effective way. Clustering is a strategy that may effectively use the energy of the sensors, extending the life and scalability by managing the network load balance. The energy usage for network operation is reduced by using an evolutionary algorithm called Genetic Algorithm (GA). The Stochastic Cluster Head Selection Model (SCHSM) is described in the proposed protocol by taking the factors such as distance, node energy, density and capacity of nodes for developing the fitness function. The proposed protocol is designed for multiple movable sink nodes and this greatly improves the energy balancing factor in the network. For minimizing the communication gap among sensors and sinks, movable sinks can be placed carefully. Simulation results are analyzed for the system effectiveness. © 2024 The Authors