Coverage Analysis of a LoRaWAN Network

Authors

  • Nahuel Hernán Bruno Universidad Nacional de Moreno
  • Rocio Ailén Gorosito Universidad Nacional de Moreno
  • Marcos Eduardo Bierzychudek Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial y Universidad Nacional de Moreno https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7696-9190

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37537/rev.elektron.10.1.233.2026

Keywords:

Internet of Things (IoT), Field tester, GPS, Antenna, RSSI, LoRaWAN

Abstract

This paper presents an exploratory study of the geographic coverage of a LoRaWAN network located in an urban area. A communication range of up to 19 km was achieved using a custom-made field tester specifically developed for this research, integrated with online platforms for data logging and visualization. A correlation was observed between the maximum communication distance and the gateways placement. 

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Published

2026-06-15

Data Availability Statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the authors upon reasonable request.

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Industry 4.0

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Copyright (c) 2026 N. Bruno, Rocio Ailén Gorosito, M. E. Bierzychudek

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How to Cite

[1]
N. H. Bruno, R. A. Gorosito, and M. E. Bierzychudek, “Coverage Analysis of a LoRaWAN Network”, Elek., vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 5–11, Jun. 2026, doi: 10.37537/rev.elektron.10.1.233.2026.