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IoT_Based Environmental Monitoring

Topic 3
IoT-Based Environmental
Project requirements
Monitoring
- ESP8266, LoRa, dust sensor,
Wireless communications: temperature sensor and other
1 sensors
Wifi/Bluetooth/LoRa

- Collect environmental
parameters collected from sensors
2 Read data from sensors

- Send the collected data to


gateway using LoRa
3 Process the collected data - Upload data to Thingspeak/
Firebase cloud...
- Visualize the collected data by
Display/Visualize data in display graph in mobile app
4
device or web/mobile app

Control the actuators: manually or - Activate alarm when data


5 automatically according to the exceeds the threshold
processed data

To build an IoT-based environmental monitoring system, it will need to integrate sensors,


communication modules, and cloud services. Below is a step-by-step guide for developing
this project:

1. Hardware Requirements

 ESP8266: For processing and Wi-Fi communication.


 LoRa Module: For long-range wireless communication.
 Dust Sensor (e.g., GP2Y1010AU0F): To measure air quality.
 Temperature Sensor (e.g., DHT11/DHT22 or LM35): To measure temperature.
 Other Sensors: Depending on your environmental parameters, you may include
humidity sensors, gas sensors (e.g., MQ-135), etc.
 Buzzer or Alarm: For alerting when thresholds are exceeded.
 Power Supply: To power the entire circuit.
 Breadboard and Jump Wires: For prototyping connections.

2. Circuit Design and Connections

 ESP8266:
o Connect the dust sensor’s output to an analog input pin on the ESP8266.
o Connect the temperature sensor to a digital/analog pin, depending on the type
of sensor.
o Connect the LoRa module via SPI or UART, depending on the module type.
o Connect the buzzer or alarm to a digital pin on the ESP8266.

3. Programming the ESP8266

 Setting Up the Development Environment:


o Use the Arduino IDE with the ESP8266 board installed.
o Install necessary libraries such as LoRa.h for LoRa communication, DHT.h for
temperature and humidity sensors, and ThingSpeak or Firebase libraries for
cloud integration.
 Step-by-Step Code Development:

o Initialize Components:
 Initialize the dust sensor, temperature sensor, and LoRa module.
 Set up Wi-Fi connectivity for cloud communication
(ThingSpeak/Firebase).
o Read Data from Sensors:
 Collect data from the dust sensor, temperature sensor, and any other
connected sensors.
 Format the collected data for transmission.
o Process Collected Data:
 Transmit the collected data to a gateway using LoRa.
 Upload the data to the cloud (e.g., ThingSpeak, Firebase) for storage
and visualization.
o Display/Visualize Data:
 Use the ThingSpeak/Firebase API to visualize data in a mobile app or
web interface.
 Create graphs and charts to show trends in the collected data.
o Control Actuators:
 Monitor the data for threshold values.
 Activate an alarm (e.g., buzzer) if any environmental parameter
exceeds the preset threshold.
o Security and Reliability:
 Implement error checking and retry mechanisms for data transmission.
 Ensure secure communication with the cloud services.

4. Testing and Debugging

 Test the system in different environments to ensure accurate data collection.


 Verify the transmission of data via LoRa and ensure that the data is correctly
uploaded to the cloud.
 Debug any issues, such as data loss or incorrect readings.

5. Final Deployment

 Once tested, consider deploying the system in a permanent installation.


 Use a sturdy enclosure to protect the sensors and electronics from environmental
factors.

Sample Code Snippet (Data Collection and Transmission)


cpp

#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
#include <LoRa.h>
#include <ThingSpeak.h>

const char* ssid = "your_SSID";


const char* password = "your_PASSWORD";

WiFiClient client;
unsigned long myChannelNumber = YOUR_CHANNEL_NUMBER;
const char * myWriteAPIKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);

// Initialize Wi-Fi
WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
delay(500);
Serial.print(".");
}
Serial.println("Connected to WiFi");

// Initialize ThingSpeak
ThingSpeak.begin(client);

// Initialize LoRa
LoRa.begin(915E6); // Use the correct frequency for your region

// Initialize sensors
// ...
}

void loop() {
// Read sensors
int dustValue = analogRead(A0); // Dust sensor example
float temperature = getTemperature(); // Example function

// Send data via LoRa


LoRa.beginPacket();
LoRa.print("Dust:");
LoRa.print(dustValue);
LoRa.print(", Temp:");
LoRa.print(temperature);
LoRa.endPacket();

// Upload to ThingSpeak
ThingSpeak.setField(1, dustValue);
ThingSpeak.setField(2, temperature);
ThingSpeak.writeFields(myChannelNumber, myWriteAPIKey);

// Check for thresholds


if (dustValue > DUST_THRESHOLD || temperature > TEMP_THRESHOLD) {
activateAlarm();
}

delay(10000); // Delay between readings


}

float getTemperature() {
// Add your temperature sensor reading code
return 25.0; // Example temperature
}

void activateAlarm() {
digitalWrite(ALARM_PIN, HIGH); // Turn on alarm
delay(5000); // Keep it on for 5 seconds
digitalWrite(ALARM_PIN, LOW); // Turn it off
}

6. Further Enhancements

 Integrate more sensors (e.g., humidity, CO2) to monitor additional environmental


parameters.
 Implement remote control features through a mobile app to manage alarms and
threshold settings.
 Use machine learning algorithms to predict environmental trends and optimize sensor
readings.

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