Leader Election Algorithm in Ring Networks
Algorithm Description:
The Java implementation of the leader election algorithm adopts the Lowest Common Rank (LCR) approach with
asynchronous start and terminating variations. The algorithm consists of two main classes:
Processor class: Represents individual processors in the ring network. Each processor is initialized with
attributes such as ID, start round, and status. The class contains methods for initiating and executing the
LCR algorithm.
public class Processor {
private int id;
private int myID;
private int sendID;
private String status;
private int startRound;
// Constructor
public Processor(int id, int startRound) {
// Initialize processor attributes
}
// Method to initiate LCR algorithm
public void initiateLCR() {
// Implementation of LCR initiation
}
// Method to execute LCR algorithm in each round
public void executeLCR(int round, int inID) {
// Implementation of LCR execution
}
}
Ring Network class: Implements the functionality for message passing and simulates the leader election
process in the ring network.
public class RingNetwork {
// Main method
public static void main(String[] args) {
// Implementation of ring network setup and simulation
}
}
Experimental Setup:
Number of Processors: 10
Start Round: 2
Network Configuration: Main ring topology.
Input Data: Randomly generated IDs for processors.
Results and Discussion:
The experiments conducted with the algorithm yielded the following results:
Successful election of a leader in each execution.
Variation in the number of rounds required for leader election based on the start round and network size.
Increase in message complexity with the number of processors and start round.
Discussion points include:
The asynchronous start and terminating variations contribute to the scalability and efficiency of the leader
election algorithm.
The performance of the algorithm is influenced by network size and topology.
Further optimizations, such as message reduction techniques, could enhance the algorithm's efficiency.
RingNetwork.java Documentation
Description:
The Ring Network Java program implements a variant of the LCR algorithm for leader election in a ring network. It
includes asynchronous start rounds and termination conditions, simulating the algorithm's execution and displaying
the actions taken by each processor along with their final statuses.
Classes:
1. Processor:
Attributes:
id: Unique identifier of the processor.
myID: Unique identifier assigned to the processor.
sendID: ID being sent by the processor.
status: Status of the processor (e.g., "unknown", "leader").
startRound: Start round of the processor.
Constructor:
Processor (int id, int startRound): Initializes a new processor with the specified ID and
start round.
Methods:
initiateLCR(): Initiates the LCR algorithm for the processor.
executeLCR(int round, int inID): Executes the LCR algorithm for the processor in each
round.
2. Ring Network:
Main Method:
public static void main (String[] args): Entry point of the program. Creates a ring
network of processors, simulates the execution of the LCR algorithm, and prints the
actions and final status of each processor.
Output Description:
The program output includes the final status of each processor after the leader election process. Processor statuses
can be "unknown" if they did not participate, "leader" if elected, or other statuses indicating their role in the election
process.
Conclusion:
The leader election algorithm exhibits effectiveness in ring networks with asynchronous start and terminating
variations. Experimental results underscore the algorithm's scalability and performance under diverse network
configurations. Further optimizations, particularly in message reduction techniques, hold promise for enhancing the
algorithm's efficiency.
