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A review on routing protocols for mobile wireless sensor networks (MWSN): comparative study

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Mobile wireless sensor networks (MWSN) were introduced as new developing technology as a result of advancements in wireless sensor networks (WSN). The WSN’s spectrum has been further widened by the addition of the MWSN’s mobile nodes. Many sensors are initially placed in random clusters, and the data is then routed to sink nodes. Ad hoc infrastructure and node mobility enabled by MWSN’s rapid expansion enhance data transmission. The capacity, storage, and power of a typical WSN are all constrained. The MWSN overcomes the drawbacks of conventional WSNs by increasing network longevity, increasing channel capacity, and reducing energy consumption. Different routing protocols were implemented in MWSN in order to increase the speed of data transmission. In terms of energy usage, the routing protocols in WSNs had varied results. A review of MWSN routing protocols is presented in this work. A wide range of protocols, including protocols for mobile sensor nodes, mobile sinks, and protocols for sinks and sensors that are both mobile, are presented. The prime focus of this study is on the classification of MWSN’s routing protocols. The implications of the study findings of this paper are useful in understanding the challenges and future developments of MWSNs.

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Swapna, D., Nagaratna, M. A review on routing protocols for mobile wireless sensor networks (MWSN): comparative study. Int J Syst Assur Eng Manag (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-023-01963-8

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