An Energy Efficient Clustering Algorithm Based on Queue for MANET

Energy is important for MANET. In this paper, we propose a new energy efficient clustering algorithm based on queue to prolong the lifetime and improve the utilization rate of MANET. Nodes in the network will be divided into several clusters. The node which has maximum energy will be the cluster head, and takes the first place in the queue, and other nodes enter the queue in order according to the amount of energy. After a period of time, on the basis of residual energy, the cluster head will be re-selected. Through simulation analysis, the cluster algorithm proposed in this paper can significantly improve the survival rate of nodes and save the energy of network.