An optimization of multiple gateway location selection in long range wide area network networks

The adoption of smart agricultural technology in rural areas is still limited terms network infrastructure supported. As a result, farmers continue to practice traditional farming that mainly focuses on human labor and requires experience planning the production products unstable weather conditions, which makes highly risky. Currently, long range (LoRa) agriculture support tool will enable Internet Things devices large number end nodes distributed over wide geographical area. They could access cloud computing from distance, kilometers, for processing via area (LoRaWAN) communication protocol. When choosing multiple gateway location LoRaWAN networks, big networks must consider spatial distribution clients, radio signal propagation, cap served access. In this study, mathematical model developed optimize coverage. LINGO modeling program, an exact software method, was used test model. findings indicated best six gateways at optimal location. can provide coverage all manage capacity proper nodes.