Overview of high reliable radio data infrastructures for public automation applications: LoRa networks

Abstract

This paper presents the new radio network technology and applications capability for the “LoRa” systems, which ensure long range data transfer, very high number of local subscribers and low power consume. Although this standard provides low data rates, it is intended to be a solution for sensor networks, that don't need too much information to be transmitted at a specific time. The expectation is that LoRa standard to become, next years, the main data carrier for Smart Cities' infrastructures.