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How the U.S. Government Uses LoRaWAN

· 3 min read
MeteoScientific
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Nik Hawks
IoT Educator & Builder

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.

Maximizing Efficiency and Safety with LoRaWAN - A New Edge for Commercial Building Framing

· 2 min read
MeteoScientific
Helium Sensor Suzerain

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.

Why You Want A High Meteorological Sensor Density

· 2 min read
MeteoScientific
Helium Sensor Suzerain

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.

Soil, Air, and Atmospheric Stability

· 2 min read
MeteoScientific
Helium Sensor Suzerain

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.