A Weather Monitoring Prototype Nano-Satellite Powered by the Internet of Things

Authors: T. Bhanu Teja, N. Hari Kumar, G. Nagaraju, B. Manohar

Abstract:

In today’s age of technology and space exploration, the emergence of nano-satellites has transformed how we observe and collect data, on our planet. One notable advancement is the creation of a nano-satellite dedicated to monitoring weather offering efficient real time weather updates. This paper explores the details, mission objectives, integration procedures and testing phases involved in developing a prototype weather monitoring nano-satellite. It highlights the satellites’ capabilities and importance in improving our comprehension of weather patterns. The technical specifications of satellites play a role in determining their functionality and efficiency in gathering weather data through the Internet of Things. These compact satellites, typically weighing between 1 to 3 kilograms, possess impressive payload capacities. They come equipped with sensors tailored for weather monitoring purposes. These are powered by automatic solar trackers using servo motors. These sensors include temperature, altitude, pressure, light intensity and air quality detectors that enable detection and analysis of conditions. Additionally, nano-satellites designed for weather monitoring are equipped with state-of-the-art communication systems that facilitate data transfer, to Earth instantly with IOT based Blynk Server and Blynk App. This guarantees dependable weather information, for purposes through the use of IoT. Moreover, this system includes an ESP32 based camera that wirelessly captures images as well.

Keywords: Internet of Things, satellite, sensors, camera, servo motors.

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