QBEECH: MULTI-HOP CLUSTERING ALGORITHM OF COGNITIVE SENSOR NODES GUIDED BY QUEEN NODES

Abstract

Quadrature-Based Energy Efficient Clustering Hierarchy(QBEECH) is a multi-hop clustering algorithm which consists of Cognitive Radio sensor nodes, Queen nodes and Base station. Normal CR nodes are guided by 4 Queen Nodes for hassle-free communication at a faster and secured manner. In this algorithm, the nodes communicate with each other using smart directional antenna for power consumption. To prove the superiority of the algorithm, it is compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms like LEACH, C-LEACH, ENERGY-LEACH and MULTI-LEACH. The proposed algorithm is tested in various situations by changing certain parameters. In all the conditions it shows better output than the other algorithms having the highest HNA(Half Node Alive), FND(First Node Dead) and network stability.