Integrating LoRaWAN with Mobile Ad-hoc Networks for Enhanced Campus Communication

TL;DR

This paper investigates combining LoRaWAN with MANETs to improve campus communication, emphasizing scalability, energy efficiency, and reliability, while addressing key technical challenges and surveying existing solutions.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive survey of integrating LoRaWAN with MANETs, highlighting benefits, challenges, and future research directions for campus communication systems.

Findings

LoRaWAN enhances range and energy efficiency for campus networks.

Integration improves reliability and flexibility of communication.

Identifies key challenges like interference and energy management.

Abstract

The integration of Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) with Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) presents a promising solution for enhancing communication networks within campus environments. This paper explores the unique advantages of combining these two technologies, including scalability, energy efficiency, flexibility, and support for diverse applications. LoRaWAN low power consumption and extended range capabilities address the challenges of traditional communication methods, enabling reliable data transmission across various campus scenarios, such as emergency alerts, event coordination, and real-time monitoring. We also identify key challenges faced in this integrated architecture, including signal interference, data packet collisions, and energy management. By providing a comprehensive survey of existing techniques and solutions categorized by the network protocol stack layers, this study aims to inform future research and development efforts in creating robust, energy efficient communication systems tailored for modern educational institutions. Ultimately, the findings highlight the potential of LoRaWAN MANET architectures to transform campus communication into a more reliable, adaptable, and cost effective framework.