FLOC Analysis.pdf

The proposed FLOC scheme uses Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic Term Set (HFLTS) analysis to improve network lifetime, packet delivery ratio, and overall energy consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The scheme utilizes an asynchronous sleep/awake cycle strategy to create opportunistic connections between sensor nodes. Each node evaluates its current state based on criteria such as node gain degree, energy welfare, relative thermal entropy, link connectivity, and expected optimal hop. The HFLTS analysis enables nodes to make decisions about their role (CH, CM, or relay) and adapt to changing conditions. The scheme is compared to existing benchmarks and shows improvement in network performance. Key parameters used in the HFLTS analysis include time-frequency parameter, node's gain energy, relative thermal entropy, expected optimal hops, and link quality factor. The FLOC scheme is evaluated through simulation and shows promise in improving WSN performance.