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- Title
Unveiling LoRa's Oceanic Reach: Assessing the Coverage of the Azores LoRaWAN Network from an Island.
- Authors
Pinelo, João; Rocha, André Dionísio; Arvana, Miguel; Gonçalves, João; Cota, Nuno; Silva, Pedro
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
WIDE area networks; MARINE communication; WIRELESS communications; SIGNAL-to-noise ratio; DATA transmission systems
- Publication
Sensors (14248220), 2023, Vol 23, Issue 17, p7394
- ISSN
1424-8220
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/s23177394