A Survey of Cluster formation Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

In modern world use of WSNs is increased in many applications and many people are doing research in WSNs for enhancing the use of WSNs. Routing protocols are divided into flat, hierarchical routing based on network structure. In this paper, we discussed cluster formation and cluster head election protocols and their advantages and disadvantages. By considering the advantages of clustering we developed taxonomy on clustering routing method. At last we conclude and summarized the paper along with future direction.