Scout deployment locations
Dryad recommends visiting the Site prior to planning device locations to make notes about the topology and other Site features not visible from an online map tool.
The best way to learn the topology of the Site is to spend a day or two visiting the Site and making notes about the natural features such as hills, valleys, rock formations, streams and rivers. Also, note the locations of high human use such as paths or any structures within the site.
Type of forest
Look for areas of the forest that are lightly or thickly wooded, open areas, bushland and grasslands. Note the density of the trees in various parts of the forest. How much undergrowth does the forest have and has there been logging activity.
High human use areas
How difficult is walking through the forest. Are there paved roads, lanes, gravel logging roads, hiking trails, woodland paths and other means of traversing through the forest? Are there areas of high human usage such as campsites, trailer parks, bridges, power lines or other wooden structures?
Availability of power supplies
Of special interest is locating a power supply for Border Gateways. Ideally, it would help to find a building that has accessible power supplies, an ability to mount the Border Gateway on the building or pole nearby and in an unlikely case, a router with direct internet access.
Mobile networks
Is the Site near mobile network towers to have a reliable mobile connection?
For Mesh Gateways, take note of locations that might interfere with communication between Mesh Gateways and/or Border Gateways.
With these details, you are better prepared to plan an effective deployment of Gateways and Sensors in a Site.
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