Data Envelopment Analysis-Based Approach for Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Ad Hoc Networks

Abstract

The growth of wireless technology due to global population growth and urbanization has increased internet usage, intensifying network energy demands. Researchers and professionals prioritize energy efficiency to cut costs and reduce emissions, with a focus on wireless networks. This chapter explores energy efficiency's importance, particularly in ad hoc wireless and sensor networks. This study seeks to maintain energy efficiency while maximizing resources like node numbers, using computational methods and data envelopment analysis (DEA) with multicast incremental power (MIP) and coded packet algorithms as DEA inputs. An output-oriented DEA approach enhances network performance by increasing output while maintaining input resources. This research contributes significantly to understanding energy efficiency in wireless networks, providing valuable insights for network administrators and decision-makers, particularly in ad hoc wireless networks.