Diseño de una red de telecomunicaciones usando tecnología de radio cognitiva para el monitoreo del servicio de agua en la ciudad de Loja dentro de la iniciativa smart cities

Abstract

Abstract: The goal of this document is to design a telecommunications network using cognitive radio to optimize water management in Loja within the context of Smart Cities. The problem involves the scarcity of distribution monitoring, lack of communication between plants, limitations of the radio spectrum, lack of centralized data reports, and the absence of intelligent water consumption measurement. The main objective is to design a cognitive radio telecommunications network for monitoring the water service in Loja. The methodology used was Design Thinking, distributed across four stages: empathize, define, ideate, and evaluate. Visits were made to the water plants, technical requirements were defined, and various technologies and equipment were researched. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed design was determined. The implementation of this network improves the use of the radio spectrum through Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA), optimizing water resource management and promoting innovative solutions. In conclusion, the design meets the main objective of optimizing the monitoring and management of the water service in Loja, offering a subsystem design for the potable water plants.