Propagation measurements for a LoRa network in an urban environment. Issue 15 (13th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paredes, Miryam; Bertoldo, Silvano; Carosso, Lorenzo; Lucianaz, Claudio; Marchetta, Emanuele; Allegretti, Marco; Savi, Patrizia
• Is Part Of: Journal of electromagnetic waves and applications. Volume 33:Issue 15(2019)
• Page Start: 2022
• Page End: 2036
• Publication Date: 2019-10-13
• Subjects: LoRa -- internet-of-things -- IoT -- wireless communication -- electromagnetic measurements -- electromagnetic propagation -- urban environment; Electromagnetic waves -- Periodicals; Electromagnetic devices -- Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1080/09205071.2019.1661287
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0920-5071

Abstract

Abstract : LoRa is a relatively new proprietary communication technology that allows long-range communication distances while consuming very little power. It utilizes license-free Industrial, Scientific and Medical ISM frequency bands to exchange information at low data rates. LoRa is favourable when looking for limited exchange of data and low-cost devices and infrastructure. This work presents some preliminary propagation measurements in a typical urban environment by using prototype transmitters and receivers working in a private network. Results highlight that LoRa can be used as a communication technology for different ad-hoc networks deployed in an urban area.