OVERVIEW OF LORA PROTOCOL AND PERSPECTIVES FOR ITS USE
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https://doi.org/10.26906/SUNZ.2025.2.244Keywords:
LoRa, wireless communication, IoT, chirp spread spectrum modulation, spreading factor, duty cycle, network architecture, ToAAbstract
This article examines LoRa (Long Range) wireless communication technology as a low-power, longrange data transmission protocol. It highlights the operating principles of the technology based on chirp spread spectrum modulation with spreading factors that ensure communication reliability even in conditions of radio interference and physical obstacles. The aim of the article is to analyze the features of the LoRa protocol operation, investigate network solutions based on it, and review practical applications of the technology in various industries. Results obtained: the presented quantitative indicators regarding the relationship between spreading factor, bandwidth, and data transmission time demonstrate the technology's adaptability to various tasks where reliable communication, rath er than transmission speed, is the priority. Conclusions: implementation of LoRa-based devices significantly increases efficiency in industries covering large areas and in conditions of underdeveloped telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in agri culture, logistics, emergency situations, and combat operations.Downloads
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