• Guruprasad A M
• Dr.Rajalakshmi M C

This paper evaluates the energy efficiency of clustering-based communication in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) compared to direct transmission. A network of 50 nodes, randomly deployed over a 100x100-meter area, is simulated with nodes initialized with 2 Joules of energy. Nodes communicate data packets either through cluster heads or directly to a base station located at the center. Cluster heads are dynamically chosen based on energy levels within a 20-meter radius. The simulation iterates over 100 rounds, during which cluster formation, intra-cluster communication, and base station data transfer are modeled. Energy consumption is calculated by a dissipation model considering transmission and amplification energies. A comparison is drawn between total energy consumed in clustering and direct transmission. Results show significant energy savings with clustering due to optimized intra-cluster communication and dynamic cluster head selection. The findings demonstrate clustering as a viable method to enhance the longevity and energy efficiency of WSNs. A bar chart visually compares energy consumption between the two approaches, highlighting the effectiveness of clustering in reducing total energy overheads.

WSN, Cluster head, Security, Energy efficiency

"SECURE ROUTING PROTOCOL DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN WSN APPLICATIONS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.e807-e816, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501599.pdf

"SECURE ROUTING PROTOCOL DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN WSN APPLICATIONS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppe807-e816, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501599.pdf