Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito
The long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) protocol is one of the most effective technologies for internet of things (IoT) applications, offering long-distance connectivity with low power consumption. This paper presents a practical approach by implementing a LoRa-based measurement prototype across...
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| description | The long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) protocol is one of the most effective technologies for internet of things (IoT) applications, offering long-distance connectivity with low power consumption. This paper presents a practical approach by implementing a LoRa-based measurement prototype across urban and rural environments in the city of Quito, with the aim of assessing the performance and applicability of the technology in manifold settings. Specifically, we develop the required data collection and transmission code in the underlying network, ensuring smooth network integration. Furthermore, test environments are thoroughly characterized for numerical results, highlighting the conditions in the cities of Quito. The results obtained in both scenarios were satisfactory, allowing the comparison of the system’s performance in different contexts and providing key aspects of its practical applications and effectiveness. As the main contribution, empirical data were obtained to understand how long-range low-energy connectivity behaves, providing valuable information for comparing system performance in high-altitude cities above sea level, identifying practical applications, and optimizing its use in real IoT implementations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a3ed014842f84738af6bb68fe63e83ba2024-12-27T14:24:50ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-11-017712810.3390/engproc2024077028Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of QuitoRicardo Mena0Mario Ramos1Luis Urquiza2José D. Vega-Sánchez3Departamentro de Electrónica, Telecomunicaciones y Redes de Información (DETRI), Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito 170525, EcuadorDepartamentro de Electrónica, Telecomunicaciones y Redes de Información (DETRI), Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito 170525, EcuadorDepartamentro de Electrónica, Telecomunicaciones y Redes de Información (DETRI), Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito 170525, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías “El Politécnico”, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Diego de Robles s/n, Quito 170157, EcuadorThe long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) protocol is one of the most effective technologies for internet of things (IoT) applications, offering long-distance connectivity with low power consumption. This paper presents a practical approach by implementing a LoRa-based measurement prototype across urban and rural environments in the city of Quito, with the aim of assessing the performance and applicability of the technology in manifold settings. Specifically, we develop the required data collection and transmission code in the underlying network, ensuring smooth network integration. Furthermore, test environments are thoroughly characterized for numerical results, highlighting the conditions in the cities of Quito. The results obtained in both scenarios were satisfactory, allowing the comparison of the system’s performance in different contexts and providing key aspects of its practical applications and effectiveness. As the main contribution, empirical data were obtained to understand how long-range low-energy connectivity behaves, providing valuable information for comparing system performance in high-altitude cities above sea level, identifying practical applications, and optimizing its use in real IoT implementations.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/77/1/28LoRaWANprototypeQuito |
| spellingShingle | Ricardo Mena Mario Ramos Luis Urquiza José D. Vega-Sánchez Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito Engineering Proceedings LoRaWAN prototype Quito |
| title | Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito |
| title_full | Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito |
| title_short | Comprehensive Evaluation of LoRaWAN Technology in Urban and Rural Environments of Quito |
| title_sort | comprehensive evaluation of lorawan technology in urban and rural environments of quito |
| topic | LoRaWAN prototype Quito |
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