Don’t worry about powering all that tech. You’ll learn about solar controller, solar panels, and step-down DC transformers. You’ll also make a 30-60 W solor powered battery charger for a 12-VDC battery. Find out whathappens when you combine a simple Arduino with sensors one at a time toward a final model capable of multiple measurements and a longlife of use without recharging or requiring external power. Then add a GPS module so that you constantly have accurate time and position information to pair with your data.

Everything you need to know to integrate component and house them in an enclosure is covered. Photos of actual working units are provided, showing you exactly what your data collection station can look like. You’ll even go a step beyond to understanding meteorology information and how to use the collected data, as well as some data analysis. Build a station capable of real meteorological research and then go beyond to add more sensors and capabilities for your own projects and experiments!

What You’ll Learn

• Measure air pressure, temperature, humidity and more!
  
• Add an XBee radio and LCD display to a data recording project for interactivity and communication
  
• Work with basic meteorological principles to understand how your data can be used
  

Who This Book Is For

Meteorological hobbyists, Makers, and students interested in learning how to collect and analyze data with low-cost hardware.