Solving minimum power broadcast problem in wireless ad-hoc networks using Genetic Algorithm

Xiang Wu*, Xinheng Wang, Rui Liu

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Abstract

A novel permutation encoded Genetic Algorithm (GA) is proposed for solving the minimum power broadcast (MPB) problem in wireless ad-hoc networks. The problem has been proven to be non-deterministic polynomial (NP) complete, and diverse heuristic algorithms were reported solve this problem recently. In this study, the MPB problem has been mathematically formulated to a constrained optimisation problem using a graph representation, and GA-based approach is developed to cooperate with deterministic greedy-like algorithm to obtain the MPB tree. The powerful search capability of GA is a key factor improving the system performance in terms of the total consumption power. A variety of simulations were conducted to examine the performance of the proposed GA approach, and the results indicate that the proposed GA approach significantly outperforms the greedy-based Broadcast Incremental Power (BIP) algorithm and exhibits competitive search strength compared with other recently proposed optimisation methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Coference, CNSR 2008
Pages203-207
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2008 - Halifax, NS, Canada
Duration: 5 May 20088 May 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2008

Conference

Conference6th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2008
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityHalifax, NS
Period5/05/088/05/08

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