A LoRa-based optimal path routing algorithm for smart grid
Journal
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST
Journal Volume
2018-December
Pages
71-76
ISBN
9781538651476
Date Issued
2019
Author(s)
Huang, Hsiang-Yu
Tseng, Kai-Sheng
Chiang, Yu-Lun
Wang, Jen-Cheng
Yang, Yu-Cheng
Abstract
For smart grids, suitable communication technologies and routing algorithms are very important in data transmission. Among various data transmission technologies, LoRa is an Internet of Things (IoT)-based wireless communication technology, characterized by its long communication distance up to a few kilometers and low power consumption. Therefore, LoRa is an appropriate candidate for data transmission in smart grids. In this study, the performance of a LoRa device is examined. Based on the experimental results, a routing algorithm that uses the AODV is developed for the LoRa device, and the algorithm enables a long-chain topology suitable for data transmission in a smart grid. A multi-hop mechanism is simulated to ensure a high final receiving rate of packets, by finding the optimal path with the least number of hops in the transmission topology for a power transmission line. The simulation results show a great performance of the proposed algorithm in long distance transmission. © 2018 IEEE.
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Other Subjects
Data transfer; Electric power transmission networks; Internet of things; Routing algorithms; Topology; AODV; LoRa; LPWAN; RSSI; Smart grid; Smart power grids
Type
conference paper