The aim of the Project
The aim of the project was to provide a Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN), to encourage Internet of Things innovation, giving businesses, individuals schools and educational organisations free access to the network to experiment and build solutions.
What is LoRaWAN?
LoRaWAN, is a Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) networking protocol designed for wireless connection of battery operated ‘things’ (or IoT devices) to the internet in regional, national or global networks.
This is similar to mobile phone technology for sending small pieces of information from a sensor to a gateway which then delivers it to the internet.
You cannot use the technology for making calls, sending pictures, texts or access the internet, but because of this, it can send information a very long way – often several miles, depending largely upon the height of the gateway.
Find out more
In February 2021, Suffolk County Council held a launch event to showcase what’s possible and leading IoT expert Mark Stanley joined to explain exactly how this exciting new technology works, helping you to see ways it will benefit you and your business.
Suffolk Highways and the ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs Programme also provided insight into how sensors are already being used to better control street lighting. Matthew Applegate, from the Creative Computer Club joined us to talk about how young people are benefiting from monitoring more of the things around them, and how young people will be helping to develop some sensor ideas of their own.
