A system and method is disclosed wherein a plurality of nodes within an ad hoc wireless network are able to wirelessly communicate with each other. Each node includes a first data array for storing a node identifier used in selecting a clusterhead and a second data array for storing information relating...http://www.google.com/patents/US6829222?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6829222 - Clusterhead selection in wireless ad hoc networks