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<p>The research explores applying hierarchical clustering methods, namely single linkage and complete linkage, in IoT Sensor Networks (ISNs). ISNs are distributed systems comprising numerous sensor nodes that collect data from the environment and communicate with each other to transmit the data to a base station. Hierarchical clustering is a technique that groups nodes into clusters based on proximity and similarity. This paper implements and compares the performance of single linkage and complete linkage methods in terms of cluster size, network lifetime, and cluster quality. The study’s findings provide guidance for ISN researchers and designers in selecting the appropriate clustering method that meets their specific requirements.</p>
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The research explores applying hierarchical clustering methods, namely single linkage and complete linkage, in IoT Sensor Networks (ISNs). ISNs are distributed systems comprising numerous sensor nodes that collect data from the environment and communicate with each other to transmit the data to a base station. Hierarchical clustering is a technique that groups nodes into clusters based on proximity and similarity. This paper implements and compares the performance of single linkage and complete linkage methods in terms of cluster size, network lifetime, and cluster quality. The study’s findings provide guidance for ISN researchers and designers in selecting the appropriate clustering method that meets their specific requirements.

Exploring the Performance and Characteristics of Single Linkage and Complete Linkage Hierarchical Clustering Methods for IoT Sensor Networks

Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology

Cybernetics and Information Technologies

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The research explores applying hierarchical clustering methods, namely single linkage and complete linkage, in IoT Sensor Networks (ISNs). ISNs are distributed...

Exploring the Performance and Characteristics of Single Linkage and Complete Linkage Hierarchical Clustering Methods for IoT Sensor Networks

Published Online: Nov 30, 2023

Page range: 147 - 164

Received: Sep 07, 2023

Accepted: Oct 16, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2023-0041

Keywords
Internet of Things (IoT), Hierarchical Clustering, Energy Efficiency, Single Linkage, Complete Linkage, Cluster Quality

© 2023 Fuad Bajaber, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Exploring the Performance and Characteristics of Single Linkage and Complete Linkage Hierarchical Clustering Methods for IoT Sensor Networks

Published Online: Nov 30, 2023

Page range: 147 - 164

Received: Sep 07, 2023

Accepted: Oct 16, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2023-0041

KeywordsInternet of Things (IoT), Hierarchical Clustering, Energy Efficiency, Single Linkage, Complete Linkage, Cluster Quality

© 2023 Fuad Bajaber, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Internet of Things (IoT), Hierarchical Clustering, Energy Efficiency, Single Linkage, Complete Linkage, Cluster Quality