The development of adventure tourism in inhospitable and hard-to-reach areas has increased the demand for technological solutions that ensure the safety of tourists during extreme activities. One of the main problems identified is the lack of communication faced by visitors due to the absence of telecommunication services in these areas, a situation linked to the high costs of implementing and maintaining traditional infrastructure. The objective of this study was to propose a communication model based on LoRaWAN technology, resulting in the creation of a prototype comprising four modules: the Information Collection Module, the Information Link and Communication Module, the Information Reception and Publishing Module, and the Information Storage and Presentation Module. The research was framed within the Design Science methodology, which enabled a deep understanding of the problem and facilitated the iterative development of a functional artifact. As a result, a viable and accessible communication prototype was generated, enabling real-time monitoring of parameters such as geographic location, heart rate, and body temperature. This system can be implemented for tourism activities in remote contexts and has been validated through technical simulations and interviews with experts in the tourism industry. It is concluded that the proposed model offers a practical, scalable, and adaptable solution to extreme geographical conditions, contributing to risk reduction in adventure tourism and enhancing the safety of visitors in inhospitable territories.

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LoRaWAN-Based Model for Communication, Location, and Monitoring of Individuals During Adverse Events in Adventure Tourism Areas

  • Gabriela Rivas-Urrego,
  • Giovanni Calero,
  • Daniel Pallo,
  • Carolina Larrea Astudillo,
  • Efraín R. Fonseca C.

摘要

The development of adventure tourism in inhospitable and hard-to-reach areas has increased the demand for technological solutions that ensure the safety of tourists during extreme activities. One of the main problems identified is the lack of communication faced by visitors due to the absence of telecommunication services in these areas, a situation linked to the high costs of implementing and maintaining traditional infrastructure. The objective of this study was to propose a communication model based on LoRaWAN technology, resulting in the creation of a prototype comprising four modules: the Information Collection Module, the Information Link and Communication Module, the Information Reception and Publishing Module, and the Information Storage and Presentation Module. The research was framed within the Design Science methodology, which enabled a deep understanding of the problem and facilitated the iterative development of a functional artifact. As a result, a viable and accessible communication prototype was generated, enabling real-time monitoring of parameters such as geographic location, heart rate, and body temperature. This system can be implemented for tourism activities in remote contexts and has been validated through technical simulations and interviews with experts in the tourism industry. It is concluded that the proposed model offers a practical, scalable, and adaptable solution to extreme geographical conditions, contributing to risk reduction in adventure tourism and enhancing the safety of visitors in inhospitable territories.