Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) Routing Protocol Implementation

This documentation presents the source code implementation of the Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) routing protocol tailored for wireless sensor networks. Developed using MATLAB 7, a powerful environment for numerical computing and algorithm prototyping, this codebase implements the core LEACH algorithm that enables efficient cluster-based communication in WSNs. The implementation features probabilistic cluster head selection mechanisms that rotate leadership roles among sensor nodes, ensuring balanced energy consumption across the network. Key functions include energy threshold calculations, cluster formation algorithms, and data aggregation protocols that collectively minimize energy expenditure during transmission operations. By integrating this MATLAB implementation into WSN projects, developers can leverage LEACH's adaptive clustering approach to significantly extend network lifetime while maintaining reliable communication. The code includes modular components for network initialization, cluster head election cycles, and inter-cluster communication protocols, providing a comprehensive foundation for energy-aware wireless sensor network simulations and deployments.