The Site Planning Tool is a feature within the Silvanet Site Management App that helps users design and prepare a Silvanet deployment before installation begins.
Using the tool, you can define the area to be protected, plan the placement of gateways and wildfire sensors, and verify network coverage across the site. This allows you to identify potential coverage gaps and optimise device locations before deploying equipment in the field.
Site planning is an important step in the deployment process, helping ensure that sufficient LoRaWAN coverage is available throughout the protected area and reducing the need for adjustments during installation.
Before installing any devices, create and review your deployment plan in the Site Planning Tool. The finalized plan must then be "Set to Deploy”, making it available in the Silvanet Deployment App, where it is used to guide the installation process in the field.
Key Features
Ensure a reliable deployment – Planning in advance reduces the risk of weak coverage, misplaced devices, or installation errors.
Understand your site fully – View the terrain, boundaries, and areas you want to protect before stepping into the field.
Work efficiently on-site – A clear plan saves time during installation and guides your field team with confidence.
Keep your project organized – All planning proposals, versions, and decisions stay documented in one place.
Collaborate effectively – Teams can review, discuss, and agree on a plan before starting deployment.
How the Planning Tool Works (At a Glance)
Once inside the Planning Tool, you work directly on an interactive map of your site.
The tool automatically:
Shows your site boundaries and terrain
Lets you add or import areas
Allows you to place sensors and gateways
Calculates LoRa coverage and connectivity
Helps optimize gateway placement, either manually or with automated suggestions
After designing the plan, you can save it, export it, or mark it as ready for deployment.
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