DRYAD has successfully deployed its real-time data acquisition system using LoRaWAN technology establishing a robust digital infrastructure across its Pilot Demonstration Areas in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece. This network enables continuous real-time measurements of soil moisture, tree physiology, and key meteorological parameters, ensuring a seamless flow of high-quality environmental data across all regions.
LoRaWAN gateways have been installed and configured throughout the demonstration regions. By registering these as public gateways on The Things Stack, the project not only supports its research activities but alsoextends regional network coverage. This setup allows local stakeholders to create and operate their own sensor networks and data management systems without the need to install additional infrastructure.
With the network now fully operational, specialized sensors are actively capturing real-time environmental data. These measurements are streamed directly into the Agroaquae platform, feeding it with comprehensive datasets from all regions. This significantly enhances Agroaquae’s capabilities as a modelling tool, enabling the simulation of different scenarios based on real-world data and supporting more informed decision-making.
