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.
Infographics
Discover applications for LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol by downloading an infographic.
Real-World Deployments
See how LoRa Technology has protected resources and improved the planet in these real-world smart environment deployments.
The Town of Cary, North Carolina, SAS Institute and Semtech are coming together to build a unique Center of Excellence focused on LoRa-enabled technology solutions that will positively impact the lives of Cary’s citizens.
ICT International’s range of plant physiology devices are able to monitor the health of the urban forest in real time via a LoRaWAN network, helping trees remain healthy, providing valuable ecosystem services to the community as well as measurable carbon capture.
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.
What the Infrastructure Bill Means for IoT
IoT vendors are naturally bullish about the U.S. infrastructure bill. Semtech, the analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, earlier stressed that passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in March would allocate $50 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund to help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments respond to natural disasters. Read more
What is LoRaWAN and why is it taking over the Internet of Things?
Marc Pégulu, vice president of IoT product marketing and strategy for Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group, discusses how LoRaWAN is disrupting the Internet of Things Read more
Compatibility within utilities metering
Although the needs of electricity, gas and water utilities vary, each utility type requires similar foundational technologies that conform with open standards. Read more
Updates from LoRa-land – air-quality installs in urban forests, wildfire hotspots, buildings
Various updates from LoRa-land, and beyond include LoRa-based devices on LoRaWAN networks to improve urban forest management and carbon accounting. Read more
Urban forest management using LoRaWAN
Semtech Corporation has announced that ICT International, an IoT solution provider for environmental applications, is leveraging Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard to improve urban forest management and carbon accounting. Read more
Smart Building Designs Spur Demand for IoT Solutions
Technologies for Smart Buildings are in great demand, as the market surges in this segment. Vendors are responding with products and solutions designed to make buildings more intelligent, more secure and more connected. Read more
Smart sensors for personal connected consumer devices
Analog and mixed-signal semiconductor supplier Semtech has announced a line of sensors targeted for the personal connected consumer device market that can differentiate between humans and inanimate objects. Read more
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 moreApplication Briefs
Learn more about specific applications of LoRa Technology for the smart environment.
Videos
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