Research on radio propagation in forest areas
Faculty of Agriculture Department of Environmental Sciences and Technology
Forest Planning
Associate Professor
KAJISA Tsuyoshi
Professor
TERAOKA Yukio
Background and objectives of activities
The forest industry has the highest accident rate of all industries. And many forested areas where forestry is conducted do not have cell phone reception. Therefore, when an accident occurs, it takes a long time to respond to the emergency. Therefore, our laboratory is examining means of communication that can be used in forest areas.
Summary of Activities
At the Kagoshima University Faculty of Agriculture Experiment Forest, various radio waves, such as Wi-Fi and LPWA (low power consumption and long distance wireless communication), are verified. They are investigating and researching whether the presence of trees inhibits communication, how far communication can be established, and where communication can be established. The photo shows the reception strength of radio waves in the sky being measured.
Expected Benefits
Establishing a communication links in the forest area is expected to change the industrial base and transform it into a different system of timber production.