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RAIN DETECTOR

A Mini-Project Report submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of degree of


MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
of

CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY


An Autonomous Institution

By

HARSHITHA K (1CD20MC015)
LIKHITH P(1CD20MC052)

Under the Guidance


of

Prof. Monika M

Department of Master of Computer Applications


Cambridge Institute of Technology
KR Puram, Bangalore-560036
Apr 2025
Department of Master of Computer Applications
Cambridge Institute of Technology
KR Puram, Bangalore-560036
Apr 2025

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that HARSHITHA K (1CD20MC015) and LIKHITH P (1CD20MC052)


has completed their III semester Mini-project work entitled “Rain Detector” as a
partial fulfillment for the award of Master of Computer Applications, during the
academic year 2023-24 under my supervision.

Signature of Internal Guide Signature of HoD


Prof. Monika M Prof. Diwakar Karadi
Department of MCA, Department of MCA
Cambridge Institute of Technology Cambridge Institute of Technology
KR Puram, Bangalore-560036. KR Puram, Bangalore- 560036

Name and Signature of the Examiners:

1.

2.
DECLARATION

We, HARSHITHA K and LIKHITH P, students of 3rd semester MCA,


Cambridge Institute of Technology, bearing USN: 1CD20MC015 and
1CD20MC052 hereby declare that the mini-project entitled “Rain Detector” has
been carried out by us under the supervision of Prof. Monika M, Asst.
Professor, Department of MCA, Cambridge Institute of Technology,
Bangalore and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
award of the Degree of Master of Computer Applications during the academic
year 2023-24. This report has not been submitted to any other
Organization/university for any award of degree or certificate.

Project Members:
Name : HARSHITHA K Name : LIKHITH P

Signature : Signature :
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The satisfaction that accompanies the successful completion of any task would
be incomplete without mentioning the people whose ceaseless cooperation made
it possible, whose constant guidance to and encouragement crown all efforts
with success.

I am thankful and grateful to my Chairman, Shri. D K Mohan, CEO, Shri.


Nithin Mohan and Principal, Dr. Indumathi G, for their kind permission and
co-operation for making us to take up this mini project.

I express my heartfelt thanks to my beloved Head of the Department, Prof.


Diwakar Karadi, Department of MCA for being source of motivation during
the development of our project.

And I am grateful for the generous help from our internal guide Prof. Monika
M, Department of MCA for the valuable guidance, sound suggestions as the
project guide for successful completion of this project work.

Finally, I would like to thank GOD, my parents, department teaching and non-
teaching staff and friends for all their support and encouragement during this
project work.
ABSTRACT

In the era of smart technologies and automation, the integration of Internet of Things in
environmental monitoring has gained significant momentum. One such practical application
is the Rain Detector IoT Project, designed to detect rainfall in real-time and communicate the
data to users or automated systems. This project leverages sensor technology,
microcontrollers, and wireless communication to provide timely alerts and support a range of
use cases including agriculture, home automation, smart cities, and transportation systems.

The core component of the system is a rain sensor, resistive or capacitive type. It detects the
presence of rainwater. When raindrops fall on the sensor’s surface, the resistance changes,
signaling the presence and sometimes the intensity of rain. This signal is processed by a
microcontroller Arduino, ESP8266, or ESP32 which interprets the sensor data and determines
whether rain has started. This data is then transmitted via Wi-Fi or GSM to a cloud server or
mobile application. The user is instantly notified through push notifications, SMS, or emails,
ensuring real-time awareness of changing weather conditions.

Beyond simple detection, the system can be expanded to log rainfall events, analyze
historical weather data, or trigger automated actions. For instance, in agriculture, the system
can prevent over-irrigation by disabling water pumps when it starts raining. In smart homes,
windows can be closed automatically to protect the interior from rain. For transportation and
logistics, timely alerts can help drivers and operators take precautions during inclement
weather.

The hardware components are readily available for students, hobbyists, and even large-scale
applications. The software component typically uses platforms like Blynk, ThingSpeak, or
Firebase to store and visualize data, which allows users to monitor conditions remotely
through mobile or web interfaces. Additionally, with the integration of machine learning and
advanced analytics, the system can be made predictive, providing warnings even before rain
begins based on environmental parameters like humidity, temperature, and cloud coverage.

The Rain Detector IoT Project exemplifies how modern technology can be used to solve real-
world problems efficiently and affordably. With continued advancements in sensors,
connectivity, and cloud computing, such systems will become increasingly intelligent,
autonomous, and integral to our daily lives.

CONTENT

SNO SUBJECT PG. NO


1. Introduction 1
2. Requirement Analysis 3
 Functional Requirements
 Non-Functional Requirements
3. Requirements Specification:
 Hardware Requirement 5
Specification
 Software Requirement Specification
4. Technologies Used 6
5. Analysis and Design 11
6. Coding 15
7. Testing 19
8. Conclusion 20
9. Future Enhancements 21
10. Bibliography 22

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