An Approach to Integrating Mobile Edge Computing and the 5G Network for Internet of Things in Agriculture 4.0

• Kaíque M. R. Cunha Federal University of Goiás
• Rúben F. Xavier Federal University of Goiás
• Waldir Moreira Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS
• Leandro A. Freitas Federal Institute of Goiás
• Antônio Oliveira-Jr Federal University of Goiás

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erigo.2021.18438

Abstract

Agriculture 4.0 has been gaining strength in the Brazilian market using technologies such as the Internet of Things, mobile edge location, 5G networks, boosting agricultural development and the country’s economy. With the use of different technologies and interconnected devices, a large amount of data and stringent requirements grows, meeting various demands such as high speed, security, reliable communication, among others. This article proposes a Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) integration with the 5G Network and proposes a Radio Network Information Service (RNIS), which will be implemented in the MEC architecture as a way to provide requirements for Agriculture 4.0 applications.

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