Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island
In maritime settings, effective communication between vessels and land infrastructure is crucial, but existing technologies often prove impractical for energy-sensitive IoT applications, like deploying sensors at sea. In this study, we explore the viability of a low-power, cost-effective wireless co...
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| author | João Pinelo André Dionísio Rocha Miguel Arvana João Gonçalves Nuno Cota Pedro Silva |
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| description | In maritime settings, effective communication between vessels and land infrastructure is crucial, but existing technologies often prove impractical for energy-sensitive IoT applications, like deploying sensors at sea. In this study, we explore the viability of a low-power, cost-effective wireless communication solution for maritime sensing data. Specifically, we conduct an experimental assessment of the Azorean Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) coverage. Our tests involve positioning the gateway at the island’s highest point and installing end nodes on medium-sized fishing vessels. Through measurements of received signal strength indicator (RSSI), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and lines of sight (LOS), we showcase the potential of LoRaWAN transmissions to achieve communication distances exceeding 130 km in a LOS-free scenario over the ocean. These findings highlight the promising capabilities of LoRaWAN for reliable and long-range maritime communication of sensing data. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b9e4b46ac6d64a2c94c62fa05acd08af2023-11-19T08:49:17ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202023-08-012317739410.3390/s23177394Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an IslandJoão Pinelo0André Dionísio Rocha1Miguel Arvana2João Gonçalves3Nuno Cota4Pedro Silva5Atlantic International Research Centre, 9700-702 Angra do Heroísmo, PortugalNOVA School of Science and Technology, Center of Technology and Systems (UNINOVA-CTS) and Associated Lab of Intelligent Systems (LASI), NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Lisbon, PortugalNOVA School of Science and Technology, Center of Technology and Systems (UNINOVA-CTS) and Associated Lab of Intelligent Systems (LASI), NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Lisbon, PortugalIndependent Researcher, 9700-702 Angra do Heroísmo, PortugalInstituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, 1959-007 Lisboa, PortugalAtlantic International Research Centre, 9700-702 Angra do Heroísmo, PortugalIn maritime settings, effective communication between vessels and land infrastructure is crucial, but existing technologies often prove impractical for energy-sensitive IoT applications, like deploying sensors at sea. In this study, we explore the viability of a low-power, cost-effective wireless communication solution for maritime sensing data. Specifically, we conduct an experimental assessment of the Azorean Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) coverage. Our tests involve positioning the gateway at the island’s highest point and installing end nodes on medium-sized fishing vessels. Through measurements of received signal strength indicator (RSSI), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and lines of sight (LOS), we showcase the potential of LoRaWAN transmissions to achieve communication distances exceeding 130 km in a LOS-free scenario over the ocean. These findings highlight the promising capabilities of LoRaWAN for reliable and long-range maritime communication of sensing data.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/17/7394maritime communicationsLoRaLoRaWANlow power wide area network (LP-WAN)Internet of Things (IoT) |
| spellingShingle | João Pinelo André Dionísio Rocha Miguel Arvana João Gonçalves Nuno Cota Pedro Silva Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island Sensors maritime communications LoRa LoRaWAN low power wide area network (LP-WAN) Internet of Things (IoT) |
| title | Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island |
| title_full | Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island |
| title_fullStr | Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island |
| title_short | Unveiling LoRa’s Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island |
| title_sort | unveiling lora s oceanic reach assessing the coverage of the azores lorawan network from an island |
| topic | maritime communications LoRa LoRaWAN low power wide area network (LP-WAN) Internet of Things (IoT) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/17/7394 |
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