Evaluation of resource control algorithms for congestion control in wireless sensor networks

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2011-05Author
Pafitis, AristodemosPublisher
Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied SciencesPlace of publication
ΚύπροςCyprus
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One of wireless sensor networks’ challenging issues is the congestion control problem. While
a lot of attention has been given to rate reduction (Traffic Control) methods to avoid congestion,
a new approach emerged. Resource Control mitigates congestion using idle and low load nodes,
offers higher throughput and utilizes sources uniformly. In this Thesis we focus on three resource
control schemes: TARA, a highly cited algorithm, HTAP, and DALPaS, simpler but also efficient
proposals, used for event-based applications.We implemented the three algorithms using the
Prowler/Rmase simulation environment and then studied their behavior and performance in different
conditions. Finally, we optimize each algorithm using their intrinsinc parameters. Simulation
results show that the simplicity of HTAP and DALPaS can outperform TARA in a constantly
congested scenario. Also, the performance of each algorithm can be boosted-up when studying
thoroughly its intrinsic parameters. This Thesis proposes a variety of small and simple changes
for each algorithm that can increase its performance dramatically.