Mobile asset monitoring based on LPWAN technology.

The monitoring of assets is an increasingly present demand due to the potential of results presented in relevant issues such as reliability of operations, security, monitoring of the life cycle and cost reduction. A specific situation that requires attention is the monitoring of assets that circulate in uncontrolled environments, as is the case of vehicles, a typical case of assets that circulate in environments where the usual communication resources are not available, not allowing adequate tracking and In real time. Vehicles are interesting cases of assets that require specific tracking characteristics, since the information obtained allows the management of an entire fleet. Based on tracking, it is possible to better manage costs, evaluate performance on the routes followed, or act in emergency situations, such as in the case of theft or accidents. Currently, companies that provide vehicle monitoring services use only one form of data communication (GSM / GPRS), limited to the availability of specific networks in the cellular communication band. New emerging communication technologies have great potential to complement those existing in the expansion of the coverage area and with an important reduction in operating costs. The present work seeks to contribute to solving the problem of monitoring high-value and high-cost operating assets, such as vehicles, which circulate in uncontrolled environments, ensuring their proper use by accredited and authorized operators. An Internet of Things (IoT - Internet of Things) -based system that meets fleet monitoring requirements is developed. The system created aims to provide accurate vehicle monitoring data over a wireless network at low cost, using geolocation systems and some sensors to monitor the vehicle and proposing an architecture that communicates passively and actively to depend on the situation.