ABSTRACT
Wireless sensor network (WSN) consists of low size, power
constrained nodes that sense the environment and communicate
this information through wireless links. There are a number of
research issues in WSN with energy efficiency being one of the
prime issues for WSN applications. In clustering-based routing
protocols, cluster head selection has significant effect on
performance of the protocol, along with routing technique. Game
theory as a mathematical notion, being able to analyze interactive
decision situations, is applicable to a wide spectrum within WSN.
It can assist in designing more efficient protocols. This article
surveys the application of game theory in wireless sensor network
protocols, specifically in the domain of communication protocols
involving cluster formation i.e. clustering protocols in WSN and
how it optimizes the functioning of these protocols.
A Survey on Wireless Sensor Network Clustering Protocols Optimized via Game Theory