Experimental analysis of LoRa communication in underground environments for IoT applications

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5335/rbca.v15i3.14758

Keywords:

Internet of Things, LoRa Technology, Smart Cities, Wireless Underground Sensor Networks

Abstract

This paper presents an evaluation of underground communication using LoRa technology between two devices, one of them located underground and the other above the surface. The performance of LoRa communication technology in different underground environments was analyzed evaluating the interference of transmitter depth and other parameters, such as distance, spreading factor and characteristics of the environment. This study was performed to verify the suitability of using LoRa technology for monitoring physical variables in underground environments, aiming at the application of real-time leakage detection in pipes of water distribution systems or other underground applications.

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Author Biographies

  • Andrea Willa Rodrigues Villarim, Federal University of Paraiba

    She received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil, in 2016 and 2018, respectively, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests include the Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Energy Harvesting System Development.

  • Cicero da Rocha Souto, Federal University of Paraiba

    He received the B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in mechanical engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil. Currently Adjunct Professor IV at UFPB/DEE and DT CNPq scholarship holder. Has experience in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on Intelligent Systems, Electronic Automation of Electrical and Industrial Processes and Control Systems.

  • Mariana Rodrigues Villarim, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

    She received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil, in 2018 and 2020, respectively. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research interests include the Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks, Biosensors and Microelectronics.

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Published

2023-11-27

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2023): November/2023

Section

Original Paper

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How to Cite

[1]
2023. Experimental analysis of LoRa communication in underground environments for IoT applications. Brazilian Journal of Applied Computing. 15, 3 (Nov. 2023), 38–47. DOI:https://doi.org/10.5335/rbca.v15i3.14758.