Energy Harvesting Implementation in WBAN Routing Protocols with Multi-Relay Co-Operation

Yasir Ali Rasheed; Sheeraz Ahmed; Nazia Azim; Firdous Ayub; Muhammad Adil; Asif Khan

Authors

Yasir Ali Rasheed Department of Computer Science, Iqra National University
Sheeraz Ahmed Department of Computer Science, Iqra National University
Nazia Azim Department of Computer Science Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Firdous Ayub Department of Computer Science, Women's University, Swabi, Pakistan
Muhammad Adil Department of Computer Science, Iqra National University
Asif Khan Government of KP Nowshera, Pakistan

Keywords:

Cooperative, Routing, Energy Harvesting, Consumption

Abstract

Mostly simulations are used to evaluate the performance of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). The recent researches are focused on channel modelling and energy conservation at the Network/MAC layer. Normally, collaborative learning, path loss, and energy harvesting are ignored in these schemes of studies. In this research, we will try to use an Energy Harvesting (EH) mechanism to recharge the batteries instead of replacing them time and again. In contrast with the existing studies, the proposed scheme considers collaborative learning and energy harvesting. Cost functions are used to identify the most feasible wireless route from a given node to the sink while sharing each other’s distance and residual energy information. The human body temperature (thermal energy) and the pumping of the heart can be used for energy harvesting within the body, while solar energy can be used for energy harvesting of nodes on the human body.

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