journal article·2025Open access

An Overview of LoRa Localization Technologies

Hamid Tahaei, Huajiang Ruan, Panjun Sun, Yuanyuan Dong, Zhaoxi Fang

Computers, Materials & Continua· Volume 82· Issue 2

Abstract

Traditional Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, with its high power consumption and limited performance in obstructed environments, is unsuitable for many Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This paper explores LoR... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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