Management and planning of an IoT project for pet monitoring based on LoRaWAN technology
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Internet of Things, LoRaWAN, Project Management, Firebase, Pet monitoringAbstract
The development of solutions based on the Internet of Things (IoT) requires an appropriate integration between physical devices, telecommunications, digital platforms, and management processes to ensure the operational and technical feasibility of the system. In applications involving monitoring and tracking, additional demands arise due to requirements related to coverage, energy consumption, information availability, and synchronization with electronic components.
The objective of this study was to indicate how the development of an IoT solution applied to pet monitoring should be structured and managed through the use of devices attached to collars that communicate using LoRaWAN technology. Devices and technologies were integrated to enable traceability throughout the entire data flow; these include end devices for location capture, data transmission from the devices collected through a LoRaWAN Gateway, message management in The Things Network (TTN), data/event processing through Uplink and Webhook, data storage in Firebase, and information visualization through web and mobile platforms.
The research adopted an applied quantitative approach with a descriptive scope. Regarding the working methodology, an adapted Scrum framework was used to organize activities into iterations, establish the design, enable integrations, and manage testing for system validation. For the deployment process, it was necessary to define a clear roadmap, which involved establishing goals and scope, listing requirements, estimating budgets, and anticipating potential risks.
Finally, the results made it possible to build a clear structure for the project, facilitating the integration of different hardware components, LoRaWAN connections, and end-user platforms. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that, under proper project management, it is possible to develop an IoT solution that is scalable, sustainable, and genuinely useful.
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