Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation

Comparative Analysis of MAC Scheduling Algorithms in Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks

Vani Krishnaswamy, Prerana N D, Swetha V

School of Computing and Information Technology, REVA University, India

Abstract

Underwater Acoustic Networks (UANs) uses acoustic communication for transmitting data. It is undoubtedly one of the most prevalent evaluation methodologies in the area of computer networks. In this paper we first bring in the perception of Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks (UWASNs), and then study the working of different protocols intended for the control of Medium Access in UWASNs. Here the comparative assessments of three underwater Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols like CW-MAC, RC-MAC and UAN-ALOHA-MAC are conceded. The parameter considered for the assessment of these protocols is Throughput. The Network Simulator like NS3 is used to study the working of these protocols in underwater environment. The efficacy of the suggested means is examined through the achieved simulation results.

Keywords:

UWASNs, MAC protocols, CWMAC, RC-MAC, ALOHA