Design and Implementation of an IoT-Enabled Smart Jacket for Real-Time Health Monitoring of Climbers via LoRaWAN

International Journal of Emerging Research in Science, Engineering, and Management
Vol. 2, Issue 3, pp. 223-228, March 2026.

https://doi.org/10.58482/ijersem.v2i3.28

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Design and Implementation of an IoT-Enabled Smart Jacket for Real-Time Health Monitoring of Climbers via LoRaWAN

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M Lakshmi Prasanna

K Vema

J Venu

Mohammad Armagan Jaigum

B Yaswanth Kumar

M. Venkateswara Reddy

Department of ECE, Siddartha Institute of Science and Technology, Puttur, India.

Abstract: Mountain climbers face extreme environmental challenges, including hypoxic stress, severe cold, and a high risk of accidental falls—making reliable communication and continuous health monitoring essential. This work introduces an IoT-enabled Smart Jacket designed for real-time health and safety monitoring of climbers using LoRaWAN technology. The system integrates multiple sensors to measure heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), body and ambient temperatures, detect falls through motion analysis, and track real-time location via GPS. An Arduino-based controller processes the collected data and transmits it over a low-power, long-range LoRaWAN network to a cloud platform for remote monitoring and alert generation. In emergencies, such as abnormal vital signs or detected falls, the system instantly triggers alarms to enable rapid rescue operations. The design prioritizes low power consumption, extended communication range, and reliable performance in rugged terrains. Experimental validation confirms the system’s feasibility for continuous monitoring and early detection of critical conditions, thereby enhancing climber safety.

Keywords: Smart Jacket, IoT, LoRaWAN, Wearable Health Monitoring, Mountain Climber Safety.

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