Authors: Mrs. Parul Gupta, Safiya Naaz, Priya Upadhyay, Mohd. Arshad, Tanu
Abstract: The rapid degradation of environmental quality driven by industrialization and urbanization demands continuous, real-time monitoring of key atmospheric and ecological parameters. This paper presents the design and implementation of a low-power, solar-powered IoT-based environmental monitoring system built around the STM32 microcontroller. The proposed system integrates a suite of sensors to measure temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, air quality, UV radiation, and soil moisture. Data is transmitted wirelessly over Wi-Fi and LoRa protocols to a cloud-based dashboard for real-time visualization and historical analysis. The system is entirely powered by a solar photovoltaic panel coupled with a lithium-ion battery and a power management unit, ensuring uninterrupted autonomous operation in remote locations without access to the electrical grid. Experimental results demonstrate reliable data acquisition with a sampling accuracy exceeding 97%, an end-to-end data transmission latency of less than 2 seconds, and continuous operation exceeding 72 hours on battery backup under cloudy conditions. The proposed system offers a cost-effective, scalable, and energy-autonomous alternative to conventional environmental monitoring stations.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20325332
