Mitr Lao Sugar Co., Ltd

Smart Network Coverage Survey

Before a single sensor goes in the ground — a comprehensive IoT readiness survey for a large-scale sugar cane plantation.

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15 May 2025 · Mitr Lao Sugar Co., Ltd

Smart Network Coverage Survey

Mitr Lao Sugar needed to verify LoRaWAN connectivity across thousands of hectares in Savannakhet Province before committing to IoT hardware. Sensornode conducted a full-plantation coverage survey and delivered a georeferenced map, signal analysis, and a phased implementation roadmap.

Background

Mitr Lao Sugar cultivates thousands of hectares of sugar cane in Savannakhet Province. As part of a broader precision agriculture initiative, the company sought to implement IoT-based irrigation management — starting with soil moisture monitoring and automated water pump control across the plantation.

Challenge

Deploying IoT sensors across a plantation of this scale without first verifying connectivity coverage risks expensive installation failures. Cellular coverage in rural Savannakhet is variable, and the plantation geometry — with long field boundaries and remote zones — creates dead spots that standard coverage assumptions miss. Reliable IoT deployment required knowing exactly where devices could communicate before any hardware was purchased or installed.

Approach

Sensornode conducted a thorough LoRaWAN Coverage Survey across the Mitr Lao Sugar plantation. The team drove the full perimeter and key internal zones, measuring real-world signal quality with mobile monitoring tools and mapping coverage in real time. The survey output included a georeferenced coverage map annotated with viable connectivity zones, signal dead spots, and recommended gateway placement points. A detailed survey report documented findings alongside a phased implementation roadmap for soil moisture monitoring and water pump control deployment.