Design of LoRa Technology as GPS Tracker and SoS Panic Button on Fish Lift Nets

This research introduces a paradigm shift in rural development by deploying LoRa (Long Range) technology as a transformative communication tool to elevate the fishing industry in Terapung Village, Central Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The use of Fish Lift Nets is pivotal to the local economy, yet inadequate communication infrastructure hampers effective coordination. LoRa technology's capability to transmit data across vast distances with minimal energy consumption drives its adoption. The study entails integrating LoRa communication modules as Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker and SOS panic button into each Fish Lift Nets, enabling seamless bi-directional data exchange with a central monitoring station. Real-time data, encompassing location, occupancy, weather conditions, and catch statistics, is processed through dedicated hardware and software. This system streamlines fishing management for stakeholders, fostering productivity. The research's tangible output is a functional LoRa communication prototype connecting fish lift nets via a beachhead LoRa gateway, fortified by rigorous testing across varied terrains, demonstrating transmission spans of 9.3 km. The tool facilitates efficient maintenance of Fish Lift Nets, catalyzing Terapung village's socioeconomic growth and setting a good precedent for rural progress.