Table 1 Description of previous related survey papers
References | Year | classification | Main goal | advantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[26] | 2017 | Vector-based, depth based, clustered based, AUV based, | Routing protocols based on node mobility | Considering node mobility Analytical and numerical simulation method |
[27] | 2017 | Localization-based protocols Localization-free protocols | Detailed description of the classified protocols with a focus on their energy efficiency | Exhaustive comparison of the described protocols according to many performance aspects |
[28] | 2018 | Localization-based protocols Localization-free protocols | Exhaustive literature review along with the merits and demerits of each described protocol | Personalized sub-classification of every class according to its particularity |
[29] | 2020 | Localization-based protocols Localization-free protocols Cooperative routing protocols | Detailed description of the protocols related to the provided description as well as their advantages and disadvantages | Newly introduced classification paradigm related to “cooperative routing” Detailed description of UASN background |
[30] | 2021 | Energy-based protocols Data-based protocols Geographic information-based protocols | Comparative study with learned lessons and future research directions | Unique classification of recent routing protocols, Detailed performance comparison: end-to-end delay, energy consumption and packet delivery ratio |