IoT Environmental Monitoring Station

A comprehensive IoT-based environmental monitoring system with wireless sensors, real-time data visualization, and automated alerts for greenhouse and outdoor applications.

IoT Environmental Monitoring Station

Overview

A comprehensive IoT-based environmental monitoring system with wireless sensors, real-time data visualization, and automated alerts for greenhouse and outdoor applications.

Project Overview

This IoT Environmental Monitoring Station is a comprehensive system designed to collect, process, and visualize environmental data for agricultural, research, and monitoring applications. The system combines multiple sensors, wireless communication, solar power, and cloud-based data processing to provide real-time insights into environmental conditions.

System Architecture

Hardware Components

  • ESP32 Microcontroller: Main processing unit with WiFi connectivity
  • Multi-Sensor Array: Temperature, humidity, pressure, light, soil conditions, and weather
  • Solar Power System: Self-sustaining power with battery backup
  • Weatherproof Enclosure: IP65-rated protection for outdoor deployment

Software Stack

  • Embedded Firmware: C++ on ESP32 for sensor reading and data transmission
  • MQTT Protocol: Lightweight messaging for IoT communication
  • Python Backend: Data processing, storage, and analysis
  • Web Dashboard: Real-time visualization and monitoring interface
  • Mobile App: Remote monitoring and alert notifications

Key Features

Comprehensive Monitoring

  • Temperature & Humidity: High-precision DHT22 sensor
  • Atmospheric Pressure: BMP280 barometric sensor
  • Light Levels: TSL2561 digital luminosity sensor
  • Soil Conditions: Moisture and temperature monitoring
  • Weather Data: Rain detection, wind speed and direction

Energy Efficient Design

  • Solar Powered: 6W solar panel with MPPT charging
  • Battery Backup: 2000mAh LiPo for 72-hour operation without sun
  • Sleep Modes: Ultra-low power consumption between readings
  • Power Monitoring: Real-time battery voltage and charging status

Wireless Connectivity

  • WiFi Communication: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
  • MQTT Protocol: Efficient publish/subscribe messaging
  • Over-the-Air Updates: Remote firmware updates
  • Fallback Storage: Local data logging when offline

Intelligent Alerting

  • Threshold Monitoring: Customizable alert thresholds
  • Multi-Channel Notifications: Email, SMS, and push notifications
  • Smart Filtering: Reduces false alarms with trend analysis
  • Escalation Policies: Different alert levels based on severity

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Operating Voltage 3.3V (regulated from solar/battery)
Power Consumption 45mA active, 10μA sleep
Transmission Range WiFi: 100m (outdoor)
Data Resolution Temperature: ±0.1°C, Humidity: ±2%
Sampling Rate 30 seconds (configurable)
Data Storage 1MB onboard flash + cloud storage
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Weather Rating IP65 (dust tight, water resistant)

Sensor Details

Environmental Sensors

  1. DHT22: ±0.5°C temperature, ±2-5% humidity accuracy
  2. BMP280: ±1 hPa pressure accuracy, 0.17m altitude resolution
  3. TSL2561: 0.1 to 40,000 lux light measurement range

Agricultural Sensors

  1. Capacitive Soil Moisture: Corrosion-resistant, 0-100% range
  2. DS18B20 Soil Temperature: Waterproof, ±0.5°C accuracy
  3. Rain Sensor: Digital rain/no-rain detection

Weather Sensors

  1. Anemometer: Hall effect, 0-70 m/s wind speed range
  2. Wind Vane: 16-position wind direction measurement
  3. Weather Station Integration: Compatible with standard protocols

Data Processing Pipeline

Real-Time Processing

  1. Sensor Fusion: Combines multiple sensor readings for accuracy
  2. Quality Checks: Validates data for sensor errors and outliers
  3. Calibration: Automatic drift compensation and calibration
  4. Aggregation: Computes moving averages and trends

Advanced Analytics

  • Anomaly Detection: Machine learning-based outlier detection
  • Predictive Modeling: Weather and crop condition forecasting
  • Correlation Analysis: Identifies relationships between variables
  • Statistical Reporting: Automated daily/weekly/monthly reports

Dashboard Features

Real-Time Visualization

  • Live Gauges: Current readings with color-coded status
  • Time Series Charts: Historical data with zoom and pan
  • Weather Maps: Geographic visualization of sensor network
  • Mobile Responsive: Optimized for phones and tablets

Data Export

  • CSV Downloads: Raw data export for analysis
  • API Access: RESTful API for third-party integration
  • Report Generation: Automated PDF reports
  • Database Backup: Scheduled data backups

Installation & Deployment

Installation & Deployment

Site Preparation

  1. Location Selection: Clear view of sky for solar panel
  2. Mounting: Secure pole or structure installation
  3. Network Setup: WiFi coverage area verification
  4. Sensor Placement: Optimal positioning for accurate readings

Configuration

  1. WiFi Credentials: Connect to local network infrastructure
  2. MQTT Broker: Configure cloud or local message broker
  3. Alert Thresholds: Set customized warning and critical levels
  4. Sampling Intervals: Optimize for battery life vs. data resolution

Environmental Data Analysis & Visualization

Real-time Sensor Data Plots

Multi-parameter Time Series Analysis

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

# Generate sample environmental data (24 hours)
time_range = pd.date_range(start='2024-01-01', periods=288, freq='5min')
np.random.seed(42)

# Realistic environmental patterns
temperature = 18 + 8 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * np.arange(288) / 288) + np.random.normal(0, 0.5, 288)
humidity = 65 + 20 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * np.arange(288) / 288 + np.pi) + np.random.normal(0, 2, 288)
pressure = 1013 + 3 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * np.arange(288) / 288 + np.pi/4) + np.random.normal(0, 0.8, 288)
soil_moisture = 45 + 10 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * np.arange(288) / 288 + np.pi/2) + np.random.normal(0, 1.5, 288)

fig, ((ax1, ax2), (ax3, ax4)) = plt.subplots(2, 2, figsize=(15, 10))

# Temperature
ax1.plot(time_range, temperature, 'r-', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.8)
ax1.axhline(y=25, color='orange', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='High Threshold')
ax1.axhline(y=15, color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Low Threshold')
ax1.set_ylabel('Temperature (°C)')
ax1.set_title('Temperature Monitoring')
ax1.legend()
ax1.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Humidity
ax2.plot(time_range, humidity, 'b-', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.8)
ax2.axhline(y=80, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='High Alert')
ax2.axhline(y=40, color='orange', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Low Alert')
ax2.set_ylabel('Humidity (%)')
ax2.set_title('Relative Humidity')
ax2.legend()
ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Atmospheric Pressure
ax3.plot(time_range, pressure, 'g-', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.8)
ax3.set_ylabel('Pressure (hPa)')
ax3.set_title('Atmospheric Pressure')
ax3.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Soil Moisture
ax4.plot(time_range, soil_moisture, 'brown', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.8)
ax4.axhline(y=30, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Irrigation Needed')
ax4.axhline(y=60, color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Optimal Range')
ax4.set_ylabel('Soil Moisture (%)')
ax4.set_title('Soil Moisture Content')
ax4.set_xlabel('Time')
ax4.legend()
ax4.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

plt.tight_layout()
plt.xticks(rotation=45)
plt.show()

Sensor Correlation Analysis

# Correlation matrix and scatter plots
data = pd.DataFrame({
    'Temperature': temperature,
    'Humidity': humidity,
    'Pressure': pressure,
    'Soil_Moisture': soil_moisture
})

# Calculate correlation matrix
correlation_matrix = data.corr()

fig, ((ax1, ax2), (ax3, ax4)) = plt.subplots(2, 2, figsize=(12, 10))

# Correlation heatmap
im = ax1.imshow(correlation_matrix, cmap='coolwarm', vmin=-1, vmax=1)
ax1.set_xticks(range(len(correlation_matrix.columns)))
ax1.set_yticks(range(len(correlation_matrix.columns)))
ax1.set_xticklabels(correlation_matrix.columns, rotation=45)
ax1.set_yticklabels(correlation_matrix.columns)
ax1.set_title('Sensor Data Correlation Matrix')

# Add correlation values to heatmap
for i in range(len(correlation_matrix.columns)):
    for j in range(len(correlation_matrix.columns)):
        ax1.text(j, i, f'{correlation_matrix.iloc[i, j]:.2f}', 
                ha='center', va='center', color='white' if abs(correlation_matrix.iloc[i, j]) > 0.5 else 'black')

plt.colorbar(im, ax=ax1)

# Temperature vs Humidity scatter
ax2.scatter(temperature, humidity, alpha=0.6, c='blue', s=20)
ax2.set_xlabel('Temperature (°C)')
ax2.set_ylabel('Humidity (%)')
ax2.set_title('Temperature vs Humidity')
ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Pressure vs Temperature
ax3.scatter(pressure, temperature, alpha=0.6, c='green', s=20)
ax3.set_xlabel('Pressure (hPa)')
ax3.set_ylabel('Temperature (°C)')
ax3.set_title('Pressure vs Temperature')
ax3.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Soil Moisture Distribution
ax4.hist(soil_moisture, bins=20, alpha=0.7, color='brown', edgecolor='black')
ax4.axvline(x=np.mean(soil_moisture), color='red', linestyle='--', linewidth=2, label=f'Mean: {np.mean(soil_moisture):.1f}%')
ax4.set_xlabel('Soil Moisture (%)')
ax4.set_ylabel('Frequency')
ax4.set_title('Soil Moisture Distribution')
ax4.legend()
ax4.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()

Power Management Analysis

# Battery and solar charging analysis
hours = np.arange(0, 24, 0.5)
solar_irradiance = np.maximum(0, np.sin(np.pi * (hours - 6) / 12))  # Daylight hours
solar_power = solar_irradiance * 2.5  # Watts peak

# Battery simulation
battery_capacity = 2000  # mAh
consumption_rate = 85    # mA average
charging_efficiency = 0.85

battery_level = []
current_charge = battery_capacity

for hour in hours:
    solar_hour = int(hour * 2) % len(solar_irradiance)
    charging_current = solar_power[solar_hour] * 200 * charging_efficiency  # mA
    net_current = charging_current - consumption_rate
    current_charge += net_current * 0.5  # 0.5 hour intervals
    current_charge = max(0, min(battery_capacity, current_charge))
    battery_level.append(current_charge)

fig, (ax1, ax2, ax3) = plt.subplots(3, 1, figsize=(12, 10))

# Solar irradiance
ax1.fill_between(hours, solar_irradiance, alpha=0.6, color='gold', label='Solar Irradiance')
ax1.set_ylabel('Relative Irradiance')
ax1.set_title('Solar Energy Availability')
ax1.legend()
ax1.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Power generation vs consumption
ax2.plot(hours, solar_power, 'orange', linewidth=2, label='Solar Power Generation')
ax2.axhline(y=consumption_rate/1000*3.7, color='red', linestyle='--', linewidth=2, label='Power Consumption')
ax2.set_ylabel('Power (W)')
ax2.set_title('Power Generation vs Consumption')
ax2.legend()
ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Battery level
battery_percentage = [(level/battery_capacity)*100 for level in battery_level]
ax3.plot(hours, battery_percentage, 'green', linewidth=2, label='Battery Level')
ax3.axhline(y=20, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Low Battery Alert')
ax3.axhline(y=80, color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Optimal Range')
ax3.set_xlabel('Hour of Day')
ax3.set_ylabel('Battery Level (%)')
ax3.set_title('Battery Charge Level Over 24 Hours')
ax3.legend()
ax3.grid(True, alpha=0.3)
ax3.set_ylim(0, 100)

plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()

Data Quality & System Health Monitoring

# System performance metrics
days = range(1, 31)  # 30 days of operation
uptime = np.random.normal(99.5, 0.8, 30)
uptime = np.clip(uptime, 95, 100)

packet_loss = np.random.exponential(0.3, 30)
packet_loss = np.clip(packet_loss, 0, 2)

sensor_drift = np.cumsum(np.random.normal(0, 0.02, 30))
sensor_drift = np.clip(sensor_drift, -0.5, 0.5)

fig, ((ax1, ax2), (ax3, ax4)) = plt.subplots(2, 2, figsize=(12, 10))

# System uptime
ax1.plot(days, uptime, 'g-', linewidth=2, marker='o', markersize=4)
ax1.axhline(y=99, color='orange', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Target Uptime')
ax1.set_ylabel('Uptime (%)')
ax1.set_title('System Uptime Performance')
ax1.legend()
ax1.grid(True, alpha=0.3)
ax1.set_ylim(95, 100)

# Data transmission reliability
ax2.plot(days, packet_loss, 'r-', linewidth=2, marker='s', markersize=4)
ax2.axhline(y=1, color='orange', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Acceptable Loss')
ax2.set_ylabel('Packet Loss (%)')
ax2.set_title('Data Transmission Reliability')
ax2.legend()
ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Sensor calibration drift
ax3.plot(days, sensor_drift, 'purple', linewidth=2, marker='^', markersize=4)
ax3.axhline(y=0.3, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='Recalibration Needed')
ax3.axhline(y=-0.3, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7)
ax3.set_ylabel('Calibration Drift (°C)')
ax3.set_title('Temperature Sensor Drift')
ax3.legend()
ax3.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Alert frequency
alert_types = ['Temperature', 'Humidity', 'Soil Moisture', 'Battery', 'Connectivity']
alert_counts = [12, 8, 15, 3, 5]
colors = ['red', 'blue', 'brown', 'orange', 'purple']

bars = ax4.bar(alert_types, alert_counts, color=colors, alpha=0.7)
ax4.set_ylabel('Alert Count (30 days)')
ax4.set_title('Alert Frequency by Type')
ax4.tick_params(axis='x', rotation=45)

for bar, count in zip(bars, alert_counts):
    ax4.text(bar.get_x() + bar.get_width()/2, bar.get_height() + 0.3, 
             str(count), ha='center', va='bottom')

plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()

Performance Results

Accuracy Validation

  • Temperature: ±0.3°C compared to reference thermometer
  • Humidity: ±3% compared to professional hygrometer
  • Pressure: ±0.5 hPa compared to reference weather station
  • Soil Moisture: ±5% validated with gravimetric method

Reliability Metrics

  • Uptime: 99.7% over 6-month field test
  • Data Loss: <0.1% with redundant storage systems
  • Battery Life: 96 hours without solar charging
  • Weather Resistance: Survived -20°C to +45°C conditions

Applications

Agriculture

  • Irrigation Control: Automated watering based on soil moisture
  • Crop Monitoring: Growth condition optimization
  • Pest Management: Environmental condition correlation
  • Yield Prediction: Data-driven harvest planning

Research

  • Climate Studies: Long-term environmental data collection
  • Ecosystem Monitoring: Habitat condition assessment
  • Weather Stations: Meteorological data networks
  • Urban Planning: Microclimate analysis

Commercial

  • Greenhouse Automation: Optimal growing condition maintenance
  • Solar Farm Monitoring: Weather impact on energy production
  • Construction Sites: Environmental compliance monitoring
  • Event Planning: Weather-dependent activity management

Future Enhancements

Hardware Improvements

  • LoRaWAN Integration: Extended range communication
  • Additional Sensors: CO2, UV index, particulate matter
  • Edge AI Processing: On-device machine learning
  • Modular Design: Plug-and-play sensor modules

Software Features

  • Machine Learning: Predictive analytics and pattern recognition
  • Voice Integration: Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility
  • Blockchain: Secure data provenance and sharing
  • AR Visualization: Augmented reality data overlay

Lessons Learned

Hardware Design

  1. Waterproofing: Cable glands are critical failure points
  2. Power Management: Solar charging requires MPPT for efficiency
  3. Sensor Placement: Wind affects temperature readings significantly
  4. PCB Design: Ground planes essential for noise reduction

Software Development

  1. Error Handling: Network failures are common in remote locations
  2. Data Validation: Sensor drift detection prevents bad data
  3. Security: IoT devices are attractive targets for attacks
  4. Scalability: Database design affects query performance
Code Files
ESP32 Firmware
cpp
#include <WiFi.h>
#include <PubSubClient.h>
#include <ArduinoJson.h>
#include <DHT.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <BMP280.h>
#include <Adafruit_TSL2561_U.h>
#include <OneWire.h>
#include <DallasTemperature.h>

// Pin definitions
#define DHT_PIN 4
#define DHT_TYPE DHT22
#define SOIL_MOISTURE_PIN A0
#define SOIL_TEMP_PIN 2
#define RAIN_SENSOR_PIN 5
#define WIND_SPEED_PIN 18
#define WIND_DIR_PIN A1
#define BATTERY_PIN A2

// Sensor instances
DHT dht(DHT_PIN, DHT_TYPE);
BMP280 bmp;
Adafruit_TSL2561_Unified tsl = Adafruit_TSL2561_Unified(TSL2561_ADDR_FLOAT, 12345);
OneWire oneWire(SOIL_TEMP_PIN);
DallasTemperature soilTemp(&oneWire);

// WiFi and MQTT configuration
const char* ssid = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID";
const char* password = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD";
const char* mqtt_server = "your-mqtt-broker.com";
const char* mqtt_user = "your_mqtt_user";
const char* mqtt_password = "your_mqtt_password";

WiFiClient espClient;
PubSubClient client(espClient);

// Data structure
struct SensorData {
  float temperature;
  float humidity;
  float pressure;
  float light_level;
  float soil_moisture;
  float soil_temperature;
  bool rain_detected;
  float wind_speed;
  float wind_direction;
  float battery_voltage;
  unsigned long timestamp;
};

// Global variables
SensorData currentData;
unsigned long lastReading = 0;
unsigned long lastTransmission = 0;
const unsigned long READING_INTERVAL = 30000;  // 30 seconds
const unsigned long TRANSMISSION_INTERVAL = 300000;  // 5 minutes

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  
  // Initialize sensors
  dht.begin();
  
  if (!bmp.begin()) {
    Serial.println("BMP280 sensor not found!");
  }
  
  if (!tsl.begin()) {
    Serial.println("TSL2561 sensor not found!");
  } else {
    tsl.enableAutoRange(true);
    tsl.setIntegrationTime(TSL2561_INTEGRATIONTIME_13MS);
  }
  
  soilTemp.begin();
  
  // Configure pins
  pinMode(RAIN_SENSOR_PIN, INPUT_PULLUP);
  pinMode(WIND_SPEED_PIN, INPUT_PULLUP);
  
  // Initialize WiFi and MQTT
  setupWiFi();
  client.setServer(mqtt_server, 1883);
  client.setCallback(mqttCallback);
  
  Serial.println("Environmental Monitor initialized");
}

void loop() {
  if (!client.connected()) {
    reconnectMQTT();
  }
  client.loop();
  
  unsigned long now = millis();
  
  // Read sensors at regular intervals
  if (now - lastReading >= READING_INTERVAL) {
    readSensors();
    lastReading = now;
    
    // Display data locally
    displayData();
  }
  
  // Transmit data at longer intervals
  if (now - lastTransmission >= TRANSMISSION_INTERVAL) {
    transmitData();
    lastTransmission = now;
  }
  
  // Check for alerts
  checkAlerts();
  
  delay(1000);
}

void setupWiFi() {
  delay(10);
  Serial.println();
  Serial.print("Connecting to ");
  Serial.println(ssid);
  
  WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
  
  while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
    delay(500);
    Serial.print(".");
  }
  
  Serial.println("");
  Serial.println("WiFi connected");
  Serial.println("IP address: ");
  Serial.println(WiFi.localIP());
}

void reconnectMQTT() {
  while (!client.connected()) {
    Serial.print("Attempting MQTT connection...");
    
    String clientId = "ESP32Client-";
    clientId += String(random(0xffff), HEX);
    
    if (client.connect(clientId.c_str(), mqtt_user, mqtt_password)) {
      Serial.println("connected");
      client.subscribe("envmonitor/commands");
    } else {
      Serial.print("failed, rc=");
      Serial.print(client.state());
      Serial.println(" try again in 5 seconds");
      delay(5000);
    }
  }
}

void readSensors() {
  currentData.timestamp = WiFi.getTime();
  
  // DHT22 - Temperature and Humidity
  currentData.temperature = dht.readTemperature();
  currentData.humidity = dht.readHumidity();
  
  // BMP280 - Pressure
  currentData.pressure = bmp.readPressure() / 100.0F;  // Convert to hPa
  
  // TSL2561 - Light Level
  sensors_event_t event;
  tsl.getEvent(&event);
  currentData.light_level = event.light;
  
  // Soil moisture (capacitive sensor)
  int soilMoistureRaw = analogRead(SOIL_MOISTURE_PIN);
  currentData.soil_moisture = map(soilMoistureRaw, 0, 4095, 100, 0);  // Convert to percentage
  
  // Soil temperature
  soilTemp.requestTemperatures();
  currentData.soil_temperature = soilTemp.getTempCByIndex(0);
  
  // Rain detection
  currentData.rain_detected = !digitalRead(RAIN_SENSOR_PIN);
  
  // Wind speed (anemometer with hall effect sensor)
  currentData.wind_speed = measureWindSpeed();
  
  // Wind direction (potentiometer-based wind vane)
  int windDirRaw = analogRead(WIND_DIR_PIN);
  currentData.wind_direction = map(windDirRaw, 0, 4095, 0, 360);
  
  // Battery voltage
  int batteryRaw = analogRead(BATTERY_PIN);
  currentData.battery_voltage = (batteryRaw * 3.3 * 2) / 4095.0;  // Voltage divider
}

float measureWindSpeed() {
  // Simple wind speed measurement using interrupt counting
  // This is a simplified version - real implementation would use interrupts
  static unsigned long lastWindMeasure = 0;
  static int windPulseCount = 0;
  
  unsigned long now = millis();
  if (now - lastWindMeasure >= 10000) {  // 10 second measurement window
    // Convert pulse count to wind speed (calibration dependent)
    float windSpeed = windPulseCount * 0.33;  // Example conversion factor
    windPulseCount = 0;
    lastWindMeasure = now;
    return windSpeed;
  }
  
  return currentData.wind_speed;  // Return previous value
}

void displayData() {
  Serial.println("=== Environmental Data ===");
  Serial.printf("Temperature: %.1f°C\n", currentData.temperature);
  Serial.printf("Humidity: %.1f%%\n", currentData.humidity);
  Serial.printf("Pressure: %.1f hPa\n", currentData.pressure);
  Serial.printf("Light: %.1f lux\n", currentData.light_level);
  Serial.printf("Soil Moisture: %.1f%%\n", currentData.soil_moisture);
  Serial.printf("Soil Temperature: %.1f°C\n", currentData.soil_temperature);
  Serial.printf("Rain: %s\n", currentData.rain_detected ? "Yes" : "No");
  Serial.printf("Wind Speed: %.1f m/s\n", currentData.wind_speed);
  Serial.printf("Wind Direction: %.0f°\n", currentData.wind_direction);
  Serial.printf("Battery: %.2fV\n", currentData.battery_voltage);
  Serial.println("========================");
}

void transmitData() {
  // Create JSON payload
  DynamicJsonDocument doc(1024);
  doc["device_id"] = "ENV_MONITOR_001";
  doc["timestamp"] = currentData.timestamp;
  doc["temperature"] = currentData.temperature;
  doc["humidity"] = currentData.humidity;
  doc["pressure"] = currentData.pressure;
  doc["light_level"] = currentData.light_level;
  doc["soil_moisture"] = currentData.soil_moisture;
  doc["soil_temperature"] = currentData.soil_temperature;
  doc["rain_detected"] = currentData.rain_detected;
  doc["wind_speed"] = currentData.wind_speed;
  doc["wind_direction"] = currentData.wind_direction;
  doc["battery_voltage"] = currentData.battery_voltage;
  
  char buffer[1024];
  serializeJson(doc, buffer);
  
  // Publish to MQTT
  if (client.publish("envmonitor/data", buffer)) {
    Serial.println("Data transmitted successfully");
  } else {
    Serial.println("Failed to transmit data");
  }
}

void checkAlerts() {
  // Temperature alerts
  if (currentData.temperature > 35.0 || currentData.temperature < -5.0) {
    sendAlert("TEMPERATURE", "Temperature out of normal range");
  }
  
  // Humidity alerts
  if (currentData.humidity > 90.0 || currentData.humidity < 20.0) {
    sendAlert("HUMIDITY", "Humidity out of normal range");
  }
  
  // Soil moisture alerts
  if (currentData.soil_moisture < 20.0) {
    sendAlert("SOIL_MOISTURE", "Soil moisture critically low");
  }
  
  // Battery alerts
  if (currentData.battery_voltage < 3.3) {
    sendAlert("BATTERY", "Battery voltage low");
  }
  
  // Rain alerts
  if (currentData.rain_detected) {
    sendAlert("WEATHER", "Rain detected");
  }
}

void sendAlert(const char* type, const char* message) {
  DynamicJsonDocument alert(256);
  alert["device_id"] = "ENV_MONITOR_001";
  alert["alert_type"] = type;
  alert["message"] = message;
  alert["timestamp"] = currentData.timestamp;
  alert["severity"] = "WARNING";
  
  char buffer[256];
  serializeJson(alert, buffer);
  
  client.publish("envmonitor/alerts", buffer);
  Serial.printf("ALERT: %s - %s\n", type, message);
}

void mqttCallback(char* topic, byte* payload, unsigned int length) {
  String message;
  for (int i = 0; i < length; i++) {
    message += (char)payload[i];
  }
  
  Serial.printf("Received command: %s\n", message.c_str());
  
  // Parse commands
  if (message == "STATUS") {
    transmitData();
  } else if (message == "RESET") {
    ESP.restart();
  } else if (message.startsWith("INTERVAL:")) {
    // Change transmission interval
    int newInterval = message.substring(9).toInt();
    if (newInterval >= 60) {  // Minimum 1 minute
      // Update interval (implementation depends on requirements)
      Serial.printf("Interval changed to %d seconds\n", newInterval);
    }
  }
}
Data Processing
python
import json
import sqlite3
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
import paho.mqtt.client as mqtt
import smtplib
from email.mime.text import MIMEText
from email.mime.multipart import MIMEMultipart
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import seaborn as sns
from scipy import stats
import warnings
warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')

class EnvironmentalDataProcessor:
    def __init__(self, db_path='environmental_data.db', mqtt_broker='localhost'):
        self.db_path = db_path
        self.mqtt_broker = mqtt_broker
        self.setup_database()
        self.setup_mqtt()
        
    def setup_database(self):
        """Initialize SQLite database for storing sensor data"""
        self.conn = sqlite3.connect(self.db_path, check_same_thread=False)
        self.cursor = self.conn.cursor()
        
        # Create tables
        self.cursor.execute('''
            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS sensor_data (
                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
                device_id TEXT NOT NULL,
                timestamp DATETIME NOT NULL,
                temperature REAL,
                humidity REAL,
                pressure REAL,
                light_level REAL,
                soil_moisture REAL,
                soil_temperature REAL,
                rain_detected INTEGER,
                wind_speed REAL,
                wind_direction REAL,
                battery_voltage REAL
            )
        ''')
        
        self.cursor.execute('''
            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS alerts (
                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
                device_id TEXT NOT NULL,
                timestamp DATETIME NOT NULL,
                alert_type TEXT NOT NULL,
                message TEXT NOT NULL,
                severity TEXT NOT NULL,
                acknowledged INTEGER DEFAULT 0
            )
        ''')
        
        self.conn.commit()
        
    def setup_mqtt(self):
        """Setup MQTT client for receiving data"""
        self.mqtt_client = mqtt.Client()
        self.mqtt_client.on_connect = self.on_mqtt_connect
        self.mqtt_client.on_message = self.on_mqtt_message
        
        try:
            self.mqtt_client.connect(self.mqtt_broker, 1883, 60)
            self.mqtt_client.loop_start()
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"MQTT connection failed: {e}")
            
    def on_mqtt_connect(self, client, userdata, flags, rc):
        """Callback for MQTT connection"""
        if rc == 0:
            print("Connected to MQTT broker")
            client.subscribe("envmonitor/data")
            client.subscribe("envmonitor/alerts")
        else:
            print(f"Failed to connect to MQTT broker: {rc}")
            
    def on_mqtt_message(self, client, userdata, msg):
        """Process incoming MQTT messages"""
        try:
            topic = msg.topic
            payload = json.loads(msg.payload.decode())
            
            if topic == "envmonitor/data":
                self.store_sensor_data(payload)
            elif topic == "envmonitor/alerts":
                self.store_alert(payload)
                
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Error processing MQTT message: {e}")
            
    def store_sensor_data(self, data):
        """Store sensor data in database"""
        try:
            self.cursor.execute('''
                INSERT INTO sensor_data (
                    device_id, timestamp, temperature, humidity, pressure,
                    light_level, soil_moisture, soil_temperature, rain_detected,
                    wind_speed, wind_direction, battery_voltage
                ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
            ''', (
                data['device_id'],
                datetime.fromtimestamp(data['timestamp']),
                data['temperature'],
                data['humidity'],
                data['pressure'],
                data['light_level'],
                data['soil_moisture'],
                data['soil_temperature'],
                int(data['rain_detected']),
                data['wind_speed'],
                data['wind_direction'],
                data['battery_voltage']
            ))
            
            self.conn.commit()
            print(f"Stored data from {data['device_id']}")
            
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Error storing sensor data: {e}")
            
    def store_alert(self, alert):
        """Store alert in database"""
        try:
            self.cursor.execute('''
                INSERT INTO alerts (
                    device_id, timestamp, alert_type, message, severity
                ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
            ''', (
                alert['device_id'],
                datetime.fromtimestamp(alert['timestamp']),
                alert['alert_type'],
                alert['message'],
                alert['severity']
            ))
            
            self.conn.commit()
            print(f"Stored alert: {alert['message']}")
            
            # Send email notification for critical alerts
            if alert['severity'] in ['CRITICAL', 'WARNING']:
                self.send_email_alert(alert)
                
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Error storing alert: {e}")
            
    def get_recent_data(self, device_id, hours=24):
        """Retrieve recent sensor data"""
        since = datetime.now() - timedelta(hours=hours)
        
        query = '''
            SELECT * FROM sensor_data 
            WHERE device_id = ? AND timestamp >= ?
            ORDER BY timestamp DESC
        '''
        
        df = pd.read_sql_query(query, self.conn, params=(device_id, since))
        df['timestamp'] = pd.to_datetime(df['timestamp'])
        return df
        
    def generate_statistics(self, device_id, hours=24):
        """Generate statistical summary of recent data"""
        df = self.get_recent_data(device_id, hours)
        
        if df.empty:
            return None
            
        numeric_columns = [
            'temperature', 'humidity', 'pressure', 'light_level',
            'soil_moisture', 'soil_temperature', 'wind_speed',
            'wind_direction', 'battery_voltage'
        ]
        
        stats_dict = {}
        
        for col in numeric_columns:
            if col in df.columns:
                stats_dict[col] = {
                    'current': df[col].iloc[0] if not df.empty else None,
                    'mean': df[col].mean(),
                    'min': df[col].min(),
                    'max': df[col].max(),
                    'std': df[col].std()
                }
        
        # Add derived statistics
        stats_dict['data_points'] = len(df)
        stats_dict['rain_percentage'] = (df['rain_detected'].sum() / len(df)) * 100
        stats_dict['time_range'] = {
            'start': df['timestamp'].min().isoformat(),
            'end': df['timestamp'].max().isoformat()
        }
        
        return stats_dict
        
    def detect_anomalies(self, device_id, hours=168):  # 1 week
        """Detect anomalies in sensor data using statistical methods"""
        df = self.get_recent_data(device_id, hours)
        
        if len(df) < 50:  # Need sufficient data for anomaly detection
            return []
            
        anomalies = []
        
        # Temperature anomaly detection using Z-score
        if 'temperature' in df.columns:
            z_scores = np.abs(stats.zscore(df['temperature'].dropna()))
            temp_anomalies = df[z_scores > 3]  # 3 standard deviations
            
            for _, row in temp_anomalies.iterrows():
                anomalies.append({
                    'timestamp': row['timestamp'].isoformat(),
                    'type': 'temperature',
                    'value': row['temperature'],
                    'severity': 'HIGH' if abs(stats.zscore([row['temperature']])[0]) > 4 else 'MEDIUM'
                })
        
        # Humidity anomaly detection
        if 'humidity' in df.columns:
            z_scores = np.abs(stats.zscore(df['humidity'].dropna()))
            humidity_anomalies = df[z_scores > 3]
            
            for _, row in humidity_anomalies.iterrows():
                anomalies.append({
                    'timestamp': row['timestamp'].isoformat(),
                    'type': 'humidity',
                    'value': row['humidity'],
                    'severity': 'MEDIUM'
                })
        
        # Sudden changes detection (gradient-based)
        for column in ['temperature', 'humidity', 'pressure']:
            if column in df.columns:
                gradient = np.gradient(df[column].dropna())
                sudden_changes = np.where(np.abs(gradient) > 2 * np.std(gradient))[0]
                
                for idx in sudden_changes:
                    if idx < len(df):
                        anomalies.append({
                            'timestamp': df.iloc[idx]['timestamp'].isoformat(),
                            'type': f'{column}_sudden_change',
                            'value': df.iloc[idx][column],
                            'gradient': gradient[idx],
                            'severity': 'MEDIUM'
                        })
        
        return anomalies
        
    def generate_report(self, device_id, hours=24):
        """Generate comprehensive data report"""
        df = self.get_recent_data(device_id, hours)
        stats = self.generate_statistics(device_id, hours)
        anomalies = self.detect_anomalies(device_id)
        
        report = {
            'device_id': device_id,
            'report_time': datetime.now().isoformat(),
            'data_period_hours': hours,
            'statistics': stats,
            'anomalies': anomalies,
            'data_quality': self.assess_data_quality(df)
        }
        
        return report
        
    def assess_data_quality(self, df):
        """Assess the quality of collected data"""
        if df.empty:
            return {'status': 'NO_DATA', 'score': 0}
            
        total_points = len(df)
        missing_points = df.isnull().sum().sum()
        completeness = 1 - (missing_points / (total_points * len(df.columns)))
        
        # Check data freshness
        latest_data = df['timestamp'].max()
        time_since_last = (datetime.now() - latest_data).total_seconds() / 3600
        freshness = max(0, 1 - (time_since_last / 24))  # Degrade over 24 hours
        
        # Overall quality score
        quality_score = (completeness * 0.7 + freshness * 0.3) * 100
        
        status = 'EXCELLENT' if quality_score > 90 else \
                'GOOD' if quality_score > 70 else \
                'FAIR' if quality_score > 50 else 'POOR'
        
        return {
            'status': status,
            'score': round(quality_score, 1),
            'completeness': round(completeness * 100, 1),
            'freshness': round(freshness * 100, 1),
            'total_points': total_points,
            'missing_points': missing_points
        }
        
    def send_email_alert(self, alert):
        """Send email notification for alerts"""
        # Email configuration (would be loaded from config file)
        smtp_server = "smtp.gmail.com"
        smtp_port = 587
        sender_email = "your-email@gmail.com"
        sender_password = "your-app-password"
        recipient_email = "recipient@gmail.com"
        
        try:
            msg = MIMEMultipart()
            msg['From'] = sender_email
            msg['To'] = recipient_email
            msg['Subject'] = f"Environmental Monitor Alert: {alert['alert_type']}"
            
            body = f"""
            Alert from Environmental Monitoring System
            
            Device: {alert['device_id']}
            Time: {datetime.fromtimestamp(alert['timestamp'])}
            Type: {alert['alert_type']}
            Severity: {alert['severity']}
            Message: {alert['message']}
            
            Please check the monitoring dashboard for more details.
            """
            
            msg.attach(MIMEText(body, 'plain'))
            
            server = smtplib.SMTP(smtp_server, smtp_port)
            server.starttls()
            server.login(sender_email, sender_password)
            server.send_message(msg)
            server.quit()
            
            print(f"Email alert sent for {alert['alert_type']}")
            
        except Exception as e:
            print(f"Failed to send email alert: {e}")

# Example usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
    processor = EnvironmentalDataProcessor()
    
    # Generate report for the last 24 hours
    report = processor.generate_report("ENV_MONITOR_001", 24)
    print(json.dumps(report, indent=2))
    
    # Keep the processor running to receive MQTT messages
    try:
        while True:
            time.sleep(60)  # Run every minute
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("Shutting down data processor...")
        processor.conn.close()

Components & Materials

Component Qty
ESP32 Development Board x1
DHT22 Temperature/Humidity Sensor x1
BMP280 Pressure Sensor x1
TSL2561 Light Sensor x1
Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor x1
DS18B20 Waterproof Temperature Sensor x1
Rain Drop Sensor x1
Anemometer (Wind Speed) x1
Wind Vane (Wind Direction) x1
Solar Panel (6V 2W) x1
LiPo Battery (3.7V 2000mAh) x1
Custom PCB x1
IoT Arduino Mechatronics Data Science

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Schematics

ESP32 main control board with sensor interfaces
Solar charging system with battery backup
Wireless sensor network topology and communication