Work

A Low-Power LoRa-Based Multi-Nodal Wireless Sensor Network with Custom Communication Framework for Rockfall Monitoring

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, the authors introduce an entirely solar-powered LoRa-based WSN consisting of several nodes, two stoplights, and four cameras. The system has been used to monitor the semi-rural area of Panni (FG), Puglia, Italy. The WSN has a totally custom implementation in both the node-gateway side and the gateway-user interface side. In particular, the communication framework is entirely IoT-based, featuring both the MQTT protocol, for the direct control of apparatuses from the system user interface, and the more traditional TCP/IP protocol, implemented on NB-IoT. The proposed system is entirely solar-powered and features a 34.68 mWh/day consumption. Around a single communication session, the average power consumption inside the single node amounts to 1.4 mW. This paper gives an overview of the proposed system, with detailed explanations of each part, and measurements retrieved over a wide period to assess the functionality of the system.

Source: Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications

DOI: 10.3390/jlpea16010007

Authors: Paolo Esposito, Vincenzo Stornelli, Giuseppe Ferri

Institution: University of L'Aquila

Language: English

Topic: IoT Networks and Protocols

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172