WEATHER TRACKING SYSTEM WITH

NODEMCU

B.Naga Vardhani1,O.Kusuma2,P.Priyanka3,N.Jasmine4,A.Jahnavi5
1
Assistant Professor, CSE Department, Vignan’s Nirula Institute of Technology & Science for
Women, Guntur.
2,3,4,5
UG Students, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vignan’s Nirula Institute
of Technology and Science for Women.
[email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]

Abstract The study proposes an Internet of Things (IoT) based weather track-
ing system with nodemcu (ESP8266).It makes possible to gather data online in
real time.The system uses sensors to measure rainfall, humidity and the temper-
ature.From then, the data is transferred to a wireless platform for analysis and
storage.Because of the NodeMCU's WiFi connectivity,Actual climate info is
available, as well as the equipment can be directly examined and operated.It
may be accessed from any location in the globe.The system is an inexpensive
option for weather monitoring since it is scalable, dependable, and cost-effec-
tive.The system also improves the usefulness of a smart home by offering en-
ergy efficiency, home security, and centralized remote control of equipmen-
t.Weather information can be accessed remotely on a variety of devices, includ-
ing Windows, Android, and websites,as a result of the weather tracking system
based on the global web of services.Additionally, the system has a web applica-
tion dashboard that shows real-time sensor data visualization, enabling users to
monitor and manage environmental parameters.

Keywords: NodeMCU,sensors,weather tracking system.

1.INTRODUCTION

The commencement will go into detail about the idea of an (IoT)-based weather track-
ing system that uses NodeMCU, a well-known microcontroller that works well with
IoT applications. We are able to connect sensors, gather the data, and send it to the
cloud for examination and illustration using NodeMCU, whichit is built on the wire-
less networking module called the ESP8266.The NodeMCU with ESP8266 enables
wireless connectivity to the internet, allowing data to be uploaded to the cloud or a
dedicated server.The system uses temperature data and humidity data from the sensor
(DHT11 sensor) and rainfall data from rainfall sensorto monitor weather and provide
live reporting.
DHT11 is a temperature as well as humidity sensor and is used to determine these
given characteristics, Rain sensor is an electronic device senses the presence of rain
and transmits a signal to a microcontroller.The data gathered from the sensors is con-
verted by the WIFI segment in advance being sent to the web server. Thus, regardless
of remote position in worldwide, it is possible to monitor the outdoor weather of any
region. You can monitor and manage IoT devices with the open-source Thingsboard
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platform.You may implement it for free anyplace and for your own benefit as well as
for business.It collects sensor-generated information for temperature, humidity, and
rainfall and then visualizes them on a real-time web dashboard.The thingsboard server
gets the information obtained and prepares it as warehouses and visualization.The
micro device controller acquires the following information from the system continu-
ously, evaluates it, and then sends it again via a wifi connection to the internet server.
The internet computer setup delivers anyone to view this genuine time fresh informa -
tion. Additionally, the system lets the user create alerts for certain cases.
The effectiveness of the system is assessed through experiments carried out under
actual meteorological circumstances. The study's findings show that because the sys-
tem can provide accurate and timely forecasting information, it may be used for a
wide range of purposes. By contrasting the gathered data with official meteorological
data sources, the accuracy and dependability of the system are assessed. Testing the
system's adaptability to different weather conditions further shows that it can function
in adverse weather. Results show that the system is capable of providingsolid and up-
to-the- minute weather reports, which makes it a valuable instrument for weather
condition monitoring.

1.LITERATURE SURVEY
[1]The paper presents an live weather tracking system using NodeMCU ESP8266,
which involves interfacing numerous sensors with the NodeMCU ESP8266-12E
WiFimodule .The paper also discusses the design of a weather station with its own
sensors, including a thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, rain sensor, and anemome-
ter .The system utilizes wireless communication and hotspot WiFi to establish com-
munication between the sensor station and the weather station.
[2]The paper combines controllers using gathering facts techniques to construct a
record-keeping network for weather station sensors, focusing on temperature, humid-
ity, and wind speed data storage and representation.The suggested gadget manages
and keeps track of the location's condition using an a programmable node MCU de-
vice. remotely through a NET PI network system.
[3]The paper proposes an automatic weather monitoring system the captured values
of climate parameters can be sent to remote applications or databases through the
utilization of IoT technology and embedded systems.The system aims to measure
various air parameters remotely and monitor air quality using IoT and new de-
vices.Other systems utilize electronic sensors to sense air conditions, including hydro-
carbons, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, and activate warning alarms or send
SMS messages in case of dangerous gas values.
[4] The ESP8266 WiFi part, a board based on Arduino, and detectors such as the
DHT11, vibration sensor, and soil moisture sensor were used in the article. The
Blynkserver displays the data that was gathered from various sensors.In an alternative
setup, the primary processing unit was a Raspberry Pi coupled with a Node MCU.
Data was collected using sensors such as the DHT11, pressure, and rain sensors. After
processing, the data was posted to a website.
[5]The paper introduces a weather monitoring system for smart agriculture that uti-
lizes diverse sensors and communication technologies to collect real-time climate data
.The system is designed to be adjustable, flexible, and cost-efficient, and can be de -
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ployed in various areas to capture local weather conditions.The system is designed to

be adjustable, flexible, and cost-efficient, and can be deployed in various areas to
capture local weather conditions .It can also detect adverse conditions like frost,
drought, or heat stress and send alerts to farmers or growers for appropriate mitigation
measures.
[6]The paper discusses the goal of the connected to the internet of Weather Monitor-
ing and information system project is to deliver real-time weather information. and
overcome limitations of SMS-based weather monitoring systems .The framework is
applicable by scientists and nature analysts to monitor changes in specific environ-
ments such as volcanoes or rainforests.It highlights the importance of weather fore-
casting in various fields, including agriculture, aviation, navigation, military, hospi-
tals, andHealthcare organizations to conduct investigates on how the climate affects
health and illnesses.
[7]The paper proposes an advanced solution for monitoring weather conditions using
Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which connects various devices and sensors to
the internet and creates a network of interconnected things.The system includes sen-
sors for measuring temperature, light intensity, CO levels, and sound intensity, with
the microcontroller converting analog voltage readings into digital data .The system
also sends sensor data to the cloud, specifically Google Spread Sheets, for future anal-
ysis and easy sharing with other users .
[8]The system includes temperature and humidity sensors (DHT 11) and a CO sensor
(MQ 6) to measure temperature, humidity, and CO levels.The analog voltage from the
sensors is converted into digital data by a microcontroller.
[9]The paper discusses the challenges in weather prediction and the need for accurate
weather data .The paper mentions the use of an LDR sensor to measure light intensi-
ty.The paper highlights the use of an OLED display to show real-time weather condi-
tions .And the use of thingspeak website for displaying weather data.
[10] The paper discusses the installation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based weather
tracking apparatus that uses a variety of sensors to gather information on weather
factors such temperature, pressure, humidity,rainfall, soil moisture,earthquake vibra-
tions and air pollution levels.The collected data can be accessed from anywhere in the
world through the embedded system and ThingSpeak platform.

2.PROPOSED MODEL
The emergence of IoT (Internet of Things), has brought about significant changes, a
useful and effective method of connecting items to the web and creating a network
that connects everything in existence, is the machinery that makes this possible.This
could contain everything from sensors to electrical gadgets to car electronics.The
environment's weather conditions are monitored, and data is sent to the cloud server.
It will be beneficial if this system will manually relay the environment's current state
information. From anywhere in the world, one can access weather information.
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Fig 1: Block Diagram of the proposed system

The primary goal is to create and put into place a creative weather monitoring system
that allows for the remote monitoring of the required parameters over the Internet, the
cloud storage of the device data, and the projection of the predictable trend onto a
web browser.The foundation for a successful system of monitoring regional weather
and enabling global access to the data is established in this work.Using sensors, the
system tracks and monitors environmental conditions like temperature, relative hu-
midity and rainfall amount. It alerts users when any of these scores rises above a pre-
determined level.
The raindrop sensor, LCD, buzzer and temperature and humidity sensor (DHT11) are
linked to the NodeMCU, a microcontroller with WiFi capability. Using an internet
router, the NodeMCU establishes a connection to the internet and sends data to the
IoT platform Thingboard for gathering and analyzing data. Next, details are analyzed
and shown on the data analysis platform and web page using the Wi-Fi router.The
above figure depicts theblock schematic of the proposed system.The NodeMCU es-
tablishes a connection to the internet and sends data to the IoT platform Thingboard
for gathering and analyzing data. The data is eventually reviewed and portrayed on
the data estimation platform and webpage using the Wi-Fi routers.
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Fig 2: Flow Chart of the proposed model

Assemble hardware components and connect the sensors to NodeMCU(temperature

and humidity,rainfall sensor).Develop and upload the NodeMCU firmware for data
collection and transmission. Set up the server/cloud platform to receive, store, and
analyze data.Using the thingboard for weather data visualization.Integrate alerting
mechanism by using the buzzer.Test the system for data accuracy.Deploy the system
for real-world weather monitoring.The data is preserved in the cloud and can be at-
tained from anywhere, this system can be used on a global scale. It can be beneficial
for businesses, researchers, and individuals who need weather information for various
purposes.In summary, the proposed weather monitoring system appears to be a robust
and technologically advanced solutionto evaluate regional weather patterns and
providing convenient access to the data. It utilizes IoT technology and cloud comput-
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ing to ensure data collection, storage, and remote access. This kind of system has the
potential to provide valuable information for an extensive array of purposes.

Fig 3: Circuit diagram of proposed model

From the Semantic diagram, when the presence of rain is detected the buzzer alerts
with the sound mechanism,if there is absence of rain then there is no alert format.And
the required live data is presented on the liquid crystal display.

3.RESULT
The control unit system circuit was designed to enable the ESP8266
microcontroller to monitor various weather condition sensors, including
the DHT11 (Humidity, Temperature) sensor and the Rain sensor. The
ESP8266 microcontroller was later connected to a USB cable to facilit-
ate coding. The sensor information was displayed in the serial monitor
of the Arduino IDE software. The ESP8266 was accessed through a Wi-Fi
hotspot, which was used to create a web server that displayed all the sensor informa-
tion. The gathered information was displayed on ThingsBoard, allowing users to
monitor the weather conditions between the sensor station and the weather station via
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Wi-Fi hotspot. The web server contained HTML that displayed the sensor data using
simple coding and connection, with the IP address of the ESP8266 being used to com-
plete the action. The sensor values were analyzed and transmitted to the cloud data,
where ThingsBoard was used to store and project the information. Users could mon-
itor the weather conditions using ThingsBoard websites, with the data being collected
from the reading of ESP8266 for all sensors and sent to ThingsBoard as the result of
the project objective.

Fig 4: Real time weather through thingboard web page

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Fig 5: Displayed values on LCD

An IoT-enabled weather monitoring system can provide valuable insights into
weather patterns that can impact crop development and productivity. By collecting
data from various sensors and devices, farmers can make informed decisions about
irrigation, planting, and other agricultural activities.

4.CONCLUSION
The weather monitoring system utilizing IoT technology has undergone testing to
verify weather parameters. This device offers a low energy consumption solution for
establishing a weather station, and has been verified for use in both indoor and out-
door environments. The device provides updated weather conditions through sensor
information, and is cost-effective due to its use of low energy consumption wireless
sensors and a Wi-Fi module within the System-on-Chip (SoC). This information can
be shared effectively with various users and can also be extended to observe contam-
ination in modern urban areas, providing an effective and minimal effort response for
continuous observation to protect general well-being. Additionally, the system
provides valuable information for farmers to manage their crops based on weather
conditions. Further research and development in this area can address challenges and
limitations, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems.
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Future scope
 Additional sensors could possibly be implemented and linked to the satellite
as a global element of this system.
 Adding other sensors, such as pressure, oxygen, and carbon dioxide (CO2)
sensors, to detect other biological boundaries.
 The ongoing architecture has a terrific limit in air travel. paths, & the milit -
ary.
 The Internet of Things-based Weather Controlling System is adaptable and is
capable of used as a soil's water content gauge, an air pollution meter, and
other applications.

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