Research Article
Anchor-Free Localization Algorithm Using Controllers in Wireless Sensors Networks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_5, author={Ahoua Cyrille Aka and Satchou Gilles Armel Keupondjo and Bi Jean Baptiste Gouho and Souleymane Oumtanaga}, title={Anchor-Free Localization Algorithm Using Controllers in Wireless Sensors Networks}, proceedings={Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. 14th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2022, Zanzibar, Tanzania, December 5-7, 2022, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={AFRICOMM}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={Localization algorithm Wireless sensor network Anchor-free Controllers}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_5} }- Ahoua Cyrille Aka
Satchou Gilles Armel Keupondjo
Bi Jean Baptiste Gouho
Souleymane Oumtanaga
Year: 2023
Anchor-Free Localization Algorithm Using Controllers in Wireless Sensors Networks
AFRICOMM
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_5
Abstract
Localization of wireless sensors is a very important aspect of Wireless Sensors Networks (WSNs) as it determines the proper functioning and lifetime of the wireless sensors that constitute the network. The precise localization of fixed or mobile sensors in the network is a challenging problem that has attracted the attention of many researchers. Indeed, due to the constraints of wireless sensors, and the limitations of localization systems such as GPS, equipping each sensor with a localization system is an unviable solution. To solve the localization problem, several localization algorithms have been proposed in the literature. These algorithms fall into two broad categories, namely range-based algorithms, and range-free algorithms, which are either anchor-based or anchor-free. However, these algorithms are energy intensive, less accurate, and suffer from a low rate of localized nodes. To improve the existing solutions in the literature, a localization algorithm called AFLAC (Anchor Free Localization Algorithm using Controllers) has been proposed. Regardless of the communication range between wireless sensors, AFLAC allows estimating the distance between them to derive their position with low energy consumption and good localization accuracy.
