LOW COST PORTABLE WEATHER STATION USING IOT

Abstract

ABSTRACT “LOW COST PORTABLE WEATHER STATION USING IOT” The present invention provides low cost portable weather station using IOT. The system is based on an Arduino microcontroller and incorporates sensors for temperature, humidity (DHT-11), atmospheric pressure (BMP180), and rainfall measurement. The collected data is displayed on an LCD screen, stored on an SD card, and can be transmitted wirelessly via an ESP32 module for remote monitoring. The weather station is designed to be modular, scalable, and adaptable, allowing users to add or remove sensors as needed. Solar-powered with a rechargeable battery, the system is compact and suitable for various applications, including agriculture, weather stations, disaster management, and home use. This solution provides an affordable alternative to commercial weather stations and serves as an educational tool. Figure 1

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of internet of things (IoT) and automated systems, and more particularly, the present invention relates to the low cost portable weather station using IoT.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] The following discussion of the background of the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known, or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as of the application's priority date. The details provided herein the background if belongs to any publication is taken only as a reference for describing the problems, in general terminologies or principles or both of science and technology in the associated prior art.
[0003] A small portable Weather monitoring system can be implemented at the home and office premises to know the weather conditions. The price of commercially available weather station is too high. That's why we tried to develop a small weather station using Arduino.
[0004] In light of the foregoing, there is a need for Low cost portable weather station using IOT that overcomes problems prevalent in the prior art associated with the traditionally available method or system, of the above-mentioned inventions that can be used with the presented disclosed technique with or without modification.
[0005] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies, and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing low cost portable weather station using IOT.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide low cost portable weather station using IOT, wherein the power supply can be given by using solar energy and also by conventional lithium ion batteries.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide low cost portable weather station using IOT that is Wi-Fi enabled.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide low cost portable weather station using IOT, wherein the Weather Data can be seen easily by using digital display, mobile phone and laptop.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide low cost portable weather station using IOT that is Light Weight.
[0011] The foregoing and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention relates to low cost portable weather station using IOT.
[0013] This project presents the design, implementation, and testing of an Arduino-based weather station that provides accurate and real-time meteorological data, including temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and rainfall. The system utilizes a variety of sensors, including the DHT-11 for temperature and humidity, BMP180 for atmospheric pressure, and an optical rain gauge for rainfall measurement. The primary objective is to develop an affordable, reliable, and scalable solution that is simple enough for educational purposes, domestic applications and versatile enough for integration into broader data collection networks.
[0014] The core of the system is an Arduino microcontroller, which captures and processes data from each sensor. Data is displayed on an LCD screen and can be stored on an SD card for logging purposes or transmitted wirelessly using an ESP32 module for remote monitoring. This approach makes it possible to monitor weather patterns in real-time, making it suitable for both amateur meteorologists and professionals needing localized data.
[0015] The design emphasizes modularity, allowing users to add or remove sensors depending on specific needs or environmental conditions. In addition, the simplicity of the Arduino platform ensures that users can modify the code or enhance functionality to suit different weather monitoring applications. Testing results have shown that the system reliably records environmental changes, providing data with reasonable accuracy when compared to standard meteorological equipment.
[0016] This Arduino-based weather station serves as a practical, low-cost alternative to commercial weather stations and holds potential for deployment in remote locations where accessibility to reliable meteorological data is limited. Furthermore, it can serve as an educational tool, introducing users to electronics, coding, and environmental science.
[0017] Components:
- Arduino Uno
- Temperature and Humidity Sensor
- Barometric Pressure Sensor
- Rain Sensor
- Air Quality Sensor
- Display(LCD)
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- Jumper Wires
- Breadboard
- Connectors
- Mounting Cover
- Solar Panel
- Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Charging Circuit
[0018] While the invention has been described and shown with reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0020] These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:
[0021] Figure 1 shows a block diagram of weather station, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0022] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[0023] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one" and the word "plurality" means "one or more" unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[0024] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase "comprising", it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases "consisting of", "consisting", "selected from the group of consisting of, "including", or "is" preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[0025] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[0026] The present invention relates to low cost portable weather station using IOT. This project presents the design, implementation, and testing of an Arduino-based weather station that provides accurate and real-time meteorological data, including temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and rainfall. The system utilizes a variety of sensors, including the DHT-11 for temperature and humidity, BMP180 for atmospheric pressure, and an optical rain gauge for rainfall measurement. The primary objective is to develop an affordable, reliable, and scalable solution that is simple enough for educational purposes, domestic applications and versatile enough for integration into broader data collection networks.
[0027] The core of the system is an Arduino microcontroller, which captures and processes data from each sensor. Data is displayed on an LCD screen and can be stored on an SD card for logging purposes or transmitted wirelessly using an ESP32 module for remote monitoring. This approach makes it possible to monitor weather patterns in real-time, making it suitable for both amateur meteorologists and professionals needing localized data.
[0028] The design emphasizes modularity, allowing users to add or remove sensors depending on specific needs or environmental conditions. In addition, the simplicity of the Arduino platform ensures that users can modify the code or enhance functionality to suit different weather monitoring applications. Testing results have shown that the system reliably records environmental changes, providing data with reasonable accuracy when compared to standard meteorological equipment.
[0029] This Arduino-based weather station serves as a practical, low-cost alternative to commercial weather stations and holds potential for deployment in remote locations where accessibility to reliable meteorological data is limited. Furthermore, it can serve as an educational tool, introducing users to electronics, coding, and environmental science.
[0030] Components:
- Arduino Uno
- Temperature and Humidity Sensor
- Barometric Pressure Sensor
- Rain Sensor
- Air Quality Sensor
- Display(LCD)
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- Jumper Wires
- Breadboard
- Connectors
- Mounting Cover
- Solar Panel
- Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Charging Circuit
[0031] Advantages:
- Low cost weather station
- Solar powered weather station
- The system is compact and portable
- Easy to Use and Customize
[0032] Utilities:
- Agriculture: The system can be used in agriculture to monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions about irrigation, planting, and harvesting.
- Weather Stations: The system can be set up in weather stations to provide real-time weather data to meteorological departments for forecasting and analysis.
- Disaster Management: The system can be used in disaster-prone areas to monitor weather conditions and provide early warnings to residents.
- Home Use: The system can also be used in homes to monitor weather conditions and adjust thermostats and humidity levels accordingly.
[0033] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the 5 embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claims.
, Claims:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1) A low-cost, portable weather station, the weather station comprising:
- An Arduino microcontroller for data collection and processing;
- A temperature and humidity sensor (DHT-11) to measure temperature and humidity levels;
- A barometric pressure sensor (BMP180) for atmospheric pressure measurements;
- A rainfall sensor for detecting and measuring rainfall;
- A display unit (LCD) for presenting real-time weather data;
- A storage system (SD card) for logging data; and
- A wireless transmission module (ESP32) for remote monitoring.
2) The weather station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the station further comprising a solar panel for providing power and a rechargeable battery for energy storage.
3) The weather station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is modular and allows users to add or remove sensors based on specific needs.
4) The weather station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the station further comprising a real-time clock (RTC) for time-stamped data logging.
5) The weather station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is designed for low-cost applications such as educational purposes, domestic use, and integration into broader data collection networks.

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