Design and Development of a Mini Weather Station Based on Wemos D1 with Real-Time Monitoring Using Laptop or Smartphone

Abstract

The need for real-time weather data is crucial in the maritime industry. Utilizing Weather Station technology ensures the required accuracy in navigation systems and supports educational purposes, particularly for research needs. Weather forecasting involves collecting climate data from specific maritime regions quantitatively. Monitoring weather conditions is vital in the maritime sector due to the unpredictable nature of sea weather. Therefore, it is essential to develop cost-effective, accurate, efficient, and well-integrated weather measurement technologies for onboard navigation systems. The proposed prototype utilizes a Wemos D1 microcontroller equipped with various sensors, including temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and humidity sensors. These sensors collect data that the microcontroller processes, which can then be monitored on a Personal Computer (PC) or smartphone. This data aims to provide valuable insights for seafarers and passengers, enabling them to anticipate sea conditions to ensure safety and comfort during voyages. The study was conducted through literature reviews, exploring the design and construction of a weather station system and referencing previous research documentation. It included identifying material requirements, preparing tools and components, and developing software and hardware configurations to enable an efficient weather monitoring device. Experiments were conducted on individual sensors, including the DHT22, BMP180, anemometer, and rain sensor. Hardware development involved integrating these sensors with a Wemos D1 microcontroller, which was subsequently connected to software capable of real-time monitoring via laptop or smartphone.Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.