A Guide Towards Implementing the Effective Algorithm for Optimum Topology in Complex Terrains

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) have recently been in high demand for various applications. Specifically, in disaster and management scenarios where the terrains are complex and not easily accessible, such networks prove to be the most successful. However, deploying a large number of nodes in such complex terrains at optimum positions is a tedious task. In fact, the network's overall performance is affected by the inefficient deployment of nodes. There are a number of criteria to be kept in mind while deciding the optimum positions of nodes. Therefore, a high demand arises for algorithms that would calculate the most efficient positions based on some parameters. This paper highlights the need for optimum topology network algorithms for wireless sensor networks, state-of-the-art topology optimization algorithms, evaluation criteria to be considered and the tools which can be opted for simulations. This paper would help the researchers to design an optimum topology algorithm to make an efficient wireless network system for complex terrains like forests, wildlife, landslides, etc.