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Low-Traffic Aware Hybrid MAC (LTH-MAC) Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks

2024, vol.16 , no.2, pp. 3-14

Article [2024-02-01]

Authors
Hafedh M. Zayani
Abstract

This paper proposes LTH-MAC (Low-Traffic Aware Hybrid MAC), a novel MAC protocol designed to improve energy efficiency and message delivery reliability in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). LTH-MAC achieves this through innovative techniques like flexible timeslots, channel selection, collision-avoiding, parallel transmissions, and efficient backoff schemes. These optimizations lead to reduced idle listening, minimized collisions, and simplified synchronization. Simulations using OPNET environment demonstrate that LTH-MAC significantly reduces energy consumption, especially under light traffic loads. Additionally, LTH-MAC provides lower end-to-end latency and higher message delivery reliability compared to ECoMAC. These advancements position LTH-MAC as a compelling solution for WSN applications demanding efficient and reliable communication.

Keywords

Wireless Sensor Network, Energy efficient, latency, hybrid MAC protocol, OPNET

DOI

https://doi.org/10.59035/SHZM1009

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Citation of this article:

Hafedh M. Zayani. Low-Traffic Aware Hybrid MAC (LTH-MAC) Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks. International Journal on Information Technologies and Security, vol.16 , no.2, 2024, pp. 3-14. https://doi.org/10.59035/SHZM1009