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In this paper, a new analytical model is presented for cluster-based sensor networks using the non-beacon-enabled mode of IEEE802.15.4 MAC protocol. To accurately investigate the impact of MAC parameters and the number of clusters in the cluster-based networks, a new discrete-time Markov chain model is proposed. To be more realistic and practical, these networks employ time-division multiple access...