Integrating data from heterogeneous wireless sensor networks based on LoraWan and ZigBee sensor nodes

Dimitrov, Svetoslav M.; Tokmakov, Dimitar

doi:10.1109/et50336.2020.9238256

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“…There is little experimental research focused on field tests on SAR scenarios, even with similar emergent technologies [62]. Among them, LoRa [63] has been chosen to develop a new H-WSN to contribute to the community literature with experimental results for complex and realistic SAR scenarios. This way, two novel H-WSN based on ZigBee and LoRa have been compared to find possible synergies in a combined deployment.…”

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Realistic Deployment of Hybrid Wireless Sensor Networks Based on ZigBee and LoRa for Search and Rescue Applications

Bravo-Arrabal,

Zambrana,

Fernandez-Lozano

et al. 2022

IEEE Access

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Search and Rescue operations in emergency response to natural or human catastrophes have the main objective of locating and rescuing potential victims as fast as possible, thus quick response and accurate actions being mandatory. While standard communications may be affected, a Wireless Sensor Network can be deployed to support the rescue team. This kind of network allows data acquisition close to events and enable persistence over time, among other advantages. However, to adapt to the requirements of this kind of scenario, enhancements must be made. This work presents two Hybrid Wireless Sensor Networks, based on ZigBee and LoRa, developed to address some of the challenges that Search and Rescue operations pose to the use of Wireless Sensor Networks, and tested in realistic scenarios in cooperation with first responders. Likewise, several software developments that increase the performance of the networks are described. Finally, the conclusions presented, and the lessons learnt are supported by a high amount of data, gathered in realistic exercises in cooperation with civilian and military first responders.INDEX TERMS Graphical user interfaces, Mobile robots, Search and rescue, Emergency services, ZigBee, LoRa, Internet of things.

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Section: Sensor Network Architectures For Search and Rescue Operationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Realistic Deployment of Hybrid Wireless Sensor Networks Based on ZigBee and LoRa for Search and Rescue Applications

Bravo-Arrabal,

Zambrana,

Fernandez-Lozano

et al. 2022

IEEE Access

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“…The network in this study was termed heterogeneous because it uses a platform that consists of a multimedia processor (Raspberry Pi 3) in addition to a low-power microprocessor used by the LoRaWAN end devices. The heterogeneity of the LoRa network proposed in [28] was based on spreading factor allocation while the one proposed in [29] was premised on the fact the network includes both ZigBee and LoRa which are two different LPWAN technology with different protocols and interfaces.…”

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confidence: 99%