Relay Station Network Based on Low-power Wide-area Network (LPWAN) Technologies for Disaster Management
Project Introduction
Natural disasters often cause significant disruption to public utilities and services. The loss of communication network is especially problematic when disasters are taking place, because data is crucial either for analytics or strategic planning for rescue or evacuation etc.
Thus, a backup telecommunications channel is essential in this case. For some disasters, such as landslides or flash floods, their triggers could be monitored in mountainous or rural areas quite far away from towns and where the electricity from the main grid is not an option. A low-power and long-range communication channel is required as well.
Therefore, in this project, we propose a relay station network as a solution to such situations. The relay station network consists of an array of relay stations whose function is to forward the received data to the next station until the data reaches the destination (base) station. As for the realization of the proposed system, we will show how to apply it with two applications: the landslide monitoring system and the intelligent remote monitoring system for dam safety.
Thus, a backup telecommunications channel is essential in this case. For some disasters, such as landslides or flash floods, their triggers could be monitored in mountainous or rural areas quite far away from towns and where the electricity from the main grid is not an option. A low-power and long-range communication channel is required as well.
Therefore, in this project, we propose a relay station network as a solution to such situations. The relay station network consists of an array of relay stations whose function is to forward the received data to the next station until the data reaches the destination (base) station. As for the realization of the proposed system, we will show how to apply it with two applications: the landslide monitoring system and the intelligent remote monitoring system for dam safety.
Project Members
* Project Leader
| Name | Position/Degree | Department, Institution, Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kanokvate Tungpimolrut | Dr. | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Udom Lewlompaisarl | Senior Researcher/MEng | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Seksun Sartsatit | Senior Researcher/BEng | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Jessada Karnjana | Researcher/Ph.D. | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Ken T. Murata | Research Executive Director/Ph.D. | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan |
| Praphan Pavarangkoon | Lecturer | King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand |
| Somnuk Phon-Amnuaisuk | Professor/Ph.D. | Universiti Teknology Brunei, Brunei Darussalam |
| Wida Susanty Haji Suhaili | Assistant Professor/Ph.D. | Universiti Teknology Brunei, Brunei Darussalam |
| Thien-Wan Au | Assistant Professor/Ph.D. | Universiti Teknology Brunei, Brunei Darussalam |
| S.H. Shah Newaz | Senior Lecturer/Ph.D. | Universiti Teknology Brunei, Brunei Darussalam |
| Jennifer Dela Cruz | Associate Professor/ Research Coordinator |
School of Electrical Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Philippines |
| Febus Reidj Cruz | Assistant Professor/ Senior Research Specialist |
School of Electrical Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Philippines |
| Julius T. Sese | Coordinator | Center for Teaching and Learning, Mapua University, Philippines |
| Franz A. De Leon | Director/Ph.D. | Advanced Science and Technology Institute, Philippines |
| Ramon Vann Cleff B. Raro | Science Research Specialist I | Advanced Science and Technology Institute, Philippines |
| Khampasith Thammathevo | Head of Department /Ph.D. | Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR |
| Phoummixay Siharath | Unit Head/Ph.D. | Climate Change Unit, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR |
| Phetnakhone Xaixongdet | Ph.D. | Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR |
| Malivanh Vongsalasinh | Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR | |
| Saysongkham Phanouvong | Director/MEng | Technology Computer and Electronics Institute, Lao PDR |
| Daoheung Bouangeune | Director/Ph.D. | Automation System Division, Technology Computer and Electronic Institute, Lao PDR |
| Zin May Aye | Professor/Ph.D. | University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar |
| Thin Lai Lai Thein | Professor/Ph.D. | University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar |
| Myint Myint Sein | Professor/Pro-rector/Ph.D. | University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar |
| Montri Chatpoj | Researcher | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Pasakorn Tiwatthanont | Research Assistant | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Suthum Keerativittayanun | Post-doctoral researcher/PhD | National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand |
| Kitsada Nandilok | (undergraduate) | internship student of NECTEC, Mahasarakham University, Thailand |
| Pithaya Julatao | (undergraduate) | internship student of NECTEC, Mahasarakham University, Thailand |