Local weather station
The station measures air temperature, humidity, pressure, and light, detects rain, and streams the readings live, showing the weather at the user's exact location rather than a city average.
The problem
Weather apps show readings from a station that may be kilometers away, while the difference between two neighborhoods in Amman can be several degrees. A farmer in the Jordan Valley or a herder in the Badia needs readings from their own land, not the airport's. Official weather stations are few and far apart. A low-cost local station fills that gap, and dozens of them can form a real monitoring network.
How it works
- MeasurementThe sensors read temperature, humidity, air pressure, and light.
- Rain detectionThe rain sensor detects falling drops and their intensity.
- ProcessingThe controller calculates averages and discards outliers.
- Local displayThe station's screen shows the current readings.
- BroadcastReadings are uploaded to a web dashboard every minute.
- LoggingDaily and monthly curves show the weather's trend, not just the current reading.
Project features
- One of the easiest projects on the list to build, and a good fit when time is very short.
- Real local data instead of estimates from a distant station.
- It can expand into a network of stations, since each unit is cheap.
- The historical curves give the project depth beyond showing a single value.
- A solid foundation for more complex agricultural and environmental projects.
Preparing the interactive model…
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Expected challenges
These are the main obstacles to expect during the build, laid out clearly so you know them before you start.
- Sensor placement: direct sunlight raises the temperature reading by several degrees.
- Protecting the electronics from rain while keeping the sensors exposed to the air.
- The rain sensor corrodes over time through oxidation.
- Securing power at an exposed site far from the grid.
- Calibrating the readings against a reliable reference station.
The consultation gives you a solution for each one.
Expected committee questions
Prepare your answers in advance: these questions come up often in defenses of similar projects.
- How are the sensors protected from direct sunlight and rain without affecting the reading?
- How is altitude calculated or the weather forecast from air pressure?
- How were the readings compared with the official weather station's?
- What is the reading rate, and why was it chosen?
Students' experiences
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Need solutions to the challenges and a complete technical path?
In the consultation we give you a solution for each challenge above, plus a practical build plan from the first step to the last: technologies, libraries, wiring diagram, timeline, and tips for the defense.
- Consultation session
- PDF with solutions and a plan
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