Lora communication, parameters for optimum SNR and transmission

There is no 'optimum'.

LoRa can go from fast short range communications to real slow long distance communications.

If there are 'obstructions' then that is a standard UHF comms issue, there is no LoRa magic that can get around such issues.

The reported SNR is what it is, it will not change as you vary the spreading factor.

See post #2;