LoRaWAN sensors on Helium can be used for an awful lot of things, and in this blog we use AI (plus Nik at MetSci) to write about exploring some of the possible use cases.
If this is your first time at the MetSci (short for MeteoScientific) site and you just want to try using things and muddling through, head over to the Console, sign up for an account and get going.
In the past few decades, citizen scientists have stretched the limit of what's possible for the average person to collect when it comes to atmospheric data.
One of the ways this has happened is through pico balloons. Unlike the much larger, up-n-burst weather balloons that are released every day by various weather predicting organizations, pico balloons are smaller, far more persistent, and much cheaper.
A friend of mine reached out the other day asking what to use to track a [redacted] at pretty decent volume, with a freight value of $200,000/day. It opened up the conversation about IoT connectivity, and what to use when.
If you're a business owner and psyched on LoRaWAN (or even just curious about it), one of the things you'll have to wrap your head around is how to store your data.
LoRaWAN devices are generally exceptional at sending data from one place to another, but if you want your data to be useful you have to both retain it and be able to integrate it into what you want.
What if I told you that a single IoT sensor could turn your entire neighborhood into a playground that got people interested in IoT?
There's this story in IoT that you need thousands of sensors to make a difference. Maybe that's true.
The number one threat to LoRaWAN isn’t technical issues or competition, according to Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance.
It’s awareness. Not enough people know about LPWANs, let alone LoRaWAN. What does that mean for you, the business owner who is deploying LoRaWAN to service clients?
One of the very first questions any reasonable business owner will have when they’re deciding whether or not to use LoRaWAN to connect their sensors to the internet is, “How do I get coverage?”
Implementing IoT (Internet of Things) solutions for monitoring and controlling utilities can yield substantial cost savings in water, electricity, sewer, gas, and HVAC usage.
This analysis provides data-backed justification for IoT adoption across five major U.S. cities –
Can you use LoRaWAN for emergencies? Yep. Semtech and iWOW Technology Ltd announced they've been running a LoRaWAN based emergency alert system in Singapore covering 10,000 public housing flats; that's a lot!
LoRaWAN's technological roots date back to 2009 in Grenoble, France, when Nicolas Sornin and Olivier Seller began experimenting with chirp spread spectrum (CSS) modulation for low-power, long-range communications.
Synethesia is when the expereince of one sense triggers another. The classic example is seeing colors when hearing music, but you could taste words, smell sounds, or feel textures when you see colors.
A recent excellent Freakonomics episode with David Eagleman sparked an idea on how to combine synthestia with LoRaWAN for spatial awareness in the military context.
Back in 2022, Mike Harttree, an IoT Architect at Cisco, gave a talk at the LoRa Alliance's annual conference about how the U.S. government is using LoRaWAN to enhance operational efficiency and tackle long-standing logistical challenges.
With all the current fuss about Meshtastic and LoRa, I thought it'd be a good idea to review what has already been done. Some of this is super basic (replacing fuel stick measurements with digital ones), but after all, that's what IoT is about; digitizing the measurements of our world.
It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to work.
As the foreman in charge of framing jobs on commercial buildings, you’re tasked with ensuring efficiency, profitability, and safety. These responsibilities can feel burdensome, but integrating LoRaWAN technology into your operations could be the game-changing solution you need. This low-power, long-range wireless protocol is reshaping the construction industry, providing ways to cut costs, boost revenue, and enhance safety measures.
Navigating the increasingly digitized world of the trades can seem daunting, especially for established professionals considering retirement. It’s not uncommon for seasoned electricians to view the influx of new technology, such as the LoRaWAN protocol, as a disruptor rather than an opportunity.
In an ever-evolving technological landscape, businesses must adapt to stay ahead. One such technology that is revolutionizing how industries operate is LoRaWAN, a long-range, low-power wide-area networking (LPWAN) protocol.
Vernal pools are unique bodies of water that are of great ecological importance, but are often difficult to monitor and study due to their remote locations. LoRaWAN technology, a low-power, wide-area network communication system, presents a valuable solution to this challenge.
One of the most important aspects of micrometeorology is the use of measurements to understand and predict how these processes will change over time. Here are the 8 measurements you'll need to know.
As a farmer or land owner, it is important to have accurate and reliable information about the weather and climate conditions on your property. This can help you to make informed decisions about things like when to plant and harvest crops, how to manage your land and resources, and how to prepare for extreme weather events.
The delta between soil and air temperatures can give us clues about the stability of the atmosphere. When the soil is much warmer than the air, it can indicate that the air is likely to rise quickly. This rising air is known as convection, and it can lead to the formation of clouds and storms. On the other hand, if the soil is much cooler than the air, it can indicate that the air will sink, which can lead to calm and stable weather.
A microclimate is the climate of a small, specific area, such as a valley. The microclimate of a valley can be different from the climate of the surrounding region, due to the way that the valley’s shape and other factors influence the movement of air and the amount of sunlight it receives.
A daily weather sounding is a measurement of the temperature, humidity, and wind speed in the atmosphere at different levels above the Earth’s surface. It is used to help predict the weather and to understand the processes that influence it.
Micrometeorology is an important field that helps us to understand how small-scale weather and climate processes will affect things like agriculture, forestry, and the natural environment.
PM 2.5 and PM 10 are two types of air pollution that can have harmful effects on human health. PM stands for “particulate matter,” and the numbers refer to the size of the particles in micrometers.
Anemometers are instruments that measure the speed of the wind. They are often used in weather stations to help predict the weather and to study the Earth’s atmosphere.
Micrometeorology is the study of the movement of air and other substances near the surface of the Earth. It helps us to understand how the Earth’s surface and atmosphere interact with each other.
The planetary boundary layer is a part of the Earth’s atmosphere that is close to the surface of the Earth. It is called the “boundary” layer because it is a boundary between the air above it and the Earth’s surface.
LoRaWAN is a type of wireless technology that is used to transmit small amounts of data over long distances. It is often used in sensors that measure things like temperature, humidity, and wind speed.