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Initial Coverage Analysis of LoRa Communication for Light Buoy Monitoring System in Port Area


Abstract:

The light buoy is a vital navigational aid for ships during port ingress and egress. Its susceptibility to disturbances, location shifts, and even vandalism underscores t...Show More

Abstract:

The light buoy is a vital navigational aid for ships during port ingress and egress. Its susceptibility to disturbances, location shifts, and even vandalism underscores the necessity for a comprehensive monitoring system for the light buoy. Moreover, these light buoys are typically positioned at considerable distances up to 10 KM from the seashore. Hence, any devised monitoring system must incorporate a communication framework with extended coverage and energy efficiency. In the context of this research, preliminary tests were conducted to assess the communication range of LoRa within port areas to support the monitoring system for light buoys. A LoRa node was developed, equipped with a GPS sensor to ascertain its positioning. Subsequently, this node was mobilized from the harbor towards the port’s shipping lane to gauge the extent of LoRa communication within that region. The experiments revealed that LoRa communication could span long distances up to the farthest light buoy (9.51 KM) with poor received data rate. Despite the less favorable outcomes observed in the test results, given the potential variability in parameters and conditioning, the experiments underscore that LoRa communication remains the most promising means for transmitting monitoring data from light buoys.
Date of Conference: 15-16 November 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 25 December 2023
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Conference Location: Bandung, Indonesia

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