A Precision Deployment Algorithm in Mobile Sensor Network

To implement precision deployment of mobile sensor network in an unknown environment, a virtual force based precision self-deployment algorithm (VFPSA) is proposed. By introducing the concept of "attracting force line" and constructing virtual attracting force between attracting force lines and repulsive force among nodes, the paths between sinks and targets are created automatically. Simulation results showed that the proposed algorithm, when compared to similar methods, provides a short average moving distance with a short maximum moving distance and limited convergence time.