In this paper, we study the impact of cooperative routing for maximizing the network lifetime
in sensor network applications. We assume nodes in the network are equipped with a single …

Combining cooperative diversity, truncated automatic repeat request scheme and distributed
energy‐aware routing strategy, a novel cooperative routing algorithm adopting decode‐and …

Cooperative communication (CC) allows multiple nodes to simultaneously transmit the same
packet to the receiver so that the combined signal at the receiver can be correctly decoded …

Cooperative transmission technique is now widely considered as a promising approach to
combat fading and achieve energy efficiency in wireless networks. In this paper we focus on …

Cooperative communication (CC) allows multiple nodes to simultaneously transmit the same
packet to the receiver so that the combined signal at the receiver can be correctly decoded …

Theoretically optimal performance and behavior of a routing protocol are very important
because they can be used to guide the design of practical protocols. Motivated by the …

Energy efficiency is an important criterion for routing algorithms in the wireless sensor
network. Cooperative routing can reduce energy consumption effectively stemming from its …

In this paper, we explore physical layer cooperative communication in order to design
network layer routing algorithms that are energy efficient. We assume each node in the …

Due to the limited energy supplies of nodes in many applications like wireless sensor
networks, energy efficiency is crucial for extending the lifetime of these networks. This paper …

In this paper, cooperative sensor protocol and relay deployment in wireless sensor networks
(WSNs) is proposed to improve the network lifetime. First, cooperative transmission is …