Abstract:In wireless sensor network, optimized topological structure of network can reduce the energy consumption of nodes and prolong the network survival time. On the basis of traditional GAF algorithm, put forward is an improved GAF algorithm of dividing cells based on the optimal number of cluster heads. Firstly, it uses the optimal number of cluster heads to divide the cell. Then, in the cluster head selection stage, it uses the cluster-head selection function based on throughput and other conditions to choose the cluster head. Finally, the performance of the improved GAF algorithm was analyzed with simulations under the condition of different base station locations. The simulation results show that the improved GAF algorithm can effectively save energy and the simulation results is consistent with the theoretical analysis.