ABSTRACT
The LoRaWAN network (long-range wide area network) has exceptional qualities, including minimal intrusion susceptibility, minimal path loss, and extremely excellent building penetration, especially in metropolitan areas. Even with sophisticated software-based modeling approaches, it is only possible to estimate the range and scope of the radio network to a limited degree – that applies to LoRa and any radiology. As a result, range and penetration tests are critical tools, particularly in the early stages, to better understand radio waves’ behavior in a diverse environment. This chapter presents three experiments conducted in Vijayawada city and its surrounding areas, where LoRaWAN nodes were set up in various settings for real-time testing. The experiments consisted of the following three main tests: (i) five different test scenarios in an urban environment, (ii) LoRaWAN in a suburban area, and (iii) radio signal coverage in basement rooms.
