A Comparative Analysis of MANET Routing Protocols on Cluster Head selection: with fuzzy logic approach and without fuzzy logic approach

A Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) is a self-organizing and dynamic network of mobile nodes that does not have a fixed infrastructure. Routing protocols play a crucial role in ensuring efficient communication between nodes in MANET. The selection of Cluster Head (CH) is a critical task that affects network performance. This paper presents a comparative analysis of MANET routing protocols on CH selection using two approaches: with fuzzy logic and without fuzzy logic. The fuzzy logic approach utilizes a mathematical model to handle imprecise or vague information to determine the best CH. The without-fuzzy logic approach uses traditional mathematical models to select the CH based on different metrics. The comparative analysis reveals the effectiveness of fuzzy logic in selecting CH in MANET routing protocols and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. This study can provide valuable insights into the performance of different MANET routing protocols and their impact on CH selection, which can help improve the overall efficiency of MANETs.