Smart Environment
By implementing a network of sensors and gateways embedded with LoRa Technology across a region, environmental indicators can be measured and reported for data analysis in real-time, detecting issues before they become crises. From air quality monitoring to radiation leak detection, LoRa®-based IoT solutions for the environment help protect citizens from environmental dangers.
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Real-World Deployments
See how LoRa Technology has protected resources and improved the planet in these real-world smart environment deployments.
Green Stream's LoRa-based autonomous flood sensor system helps to build safer, more resilient communities.
Beartooth’s LoRa-enabled push-to-talk devices facilitate reliable communication during cellular outages common during times of natural disaster recovery efforts.
The Internet of Life and the ShadowView Foundation utilize LoRa-equipped sensors implanted in endangered black rhino horns to track location and activities of the species. Park Rangers in Mkomazi National Park in Tanzania use this data to strategically position protection efforts against poachers.
Trimble’s portfolio of LoRa-based sensors remotely measures, monitors and analyzes wastewater and groundwater systems to more effectively address shortages, floods and environmental regulations.
Dr. Peng Group’s Residential LPWAN networks based on LoRa Technology facilitate the deployment of smart city services such as intelligent street lighting, soil, air and water quality monitoring, intelligent parking, intelligent trash collection, and other green belt management services.
KotahiNet’s public LoRaWAN-based network provides the Cook Islands with a smart sensing infrastructure, allowing businesses and government organizations to collect and analyze environmental data, and make intelligent decisions about their business operations and scarce island resources.
In the News
Articles and press coverage of smart environment solutions with LoRa are featured below.
Semtech’s LoRa devices help monitor cattle, soil conditions
Marc Pégulu, vice president of IoT (Internet of Things) strategy and products at Semtech discusses how LoRaWAN network connectivity can help farmers monitor cattle and farm irrigation systems. Read more
Simplifying Asset Management with Geolocation
Semtech discusses the critical role of long-range, low-power, Internet of Things (IoT) - connected solutions which incorporate geolocation for asset management. Read more
Minesight Introduces LoRa Technology for Optimal Ventilation Control
Internet of things (IoT) company Milesight enhances ventilation control for smart underground mining using LoRa technology. Read more
The Future of IoT As We Know It – How Multi-Technology Collaboration will Shape the Next Wave of IoT Innovation
Semtech Director of LoRaWAN Networks, Rémi Lorrain joins Amelia Dalton on Fish Fry Podcast to discuss the differences between LoRa and LoRaWAN, what the collaboration between Swam technologies and Semtech looks like, and how LoRa will help provide connectivity to new areas of the world. Read more
LoRa portal provides key resources for LoRaWAN device connection
Semtech Corporation announces launch of the LoRa® Developer Portal. Read more
Closing the Education Gap for IoT Developers
DevOps discusses IoT development and the need for better access to educational resources and tools. LoRaWAN standard and basics will need to become readily accessible to close education gap among IoT developers. Read more
Bringing IoT and Analytics to the Forefront of Disaster Preparedness and Response
City governments should invest in Internet of Things solutions to better prepare for and react to natural disasters. Read more
Indoor Air & Environment Quality Sensor Enhances Building Automation and Quality of Life: Q&A with Semtech
Automated Buildings speaks with Marc Pegulu, Vice President IoT Strategy and Products at Semtech regarding indoor air and environment quality sensors. Read more
Minimizing Flood Risk with IoT Analytics Solutions
In flood-prone areas, communities can leverage analytics and IoT sensors to increase situational awareness, deliver advanced warnings, and improve emergency response through automation. Read more
Predictive Maintenance: A Flood Sensor Network
Marc Pégulu, VP of IoT product marketing and strategy for Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group, takes a look at how Internet of Things (IoT) solutions such as flood sensor networks can provide accurate forecasting, real-time flood alerts and flood monitoring. Read moreApplication Briefs
Learn more about specific applications of LoRa Technology for the smart environment.
Videos
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