Internet of things meteorological station for climate monitoring and crop optimization in Carabayllo-Perú

Abstract

In the agricultural sector, monitoring environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure is crucial for efficient and sustainable agriculture. However, conventional monitoring systems are expensive and need more autonomy, making their implementation difficult in small- and medium-scale agricultural operations. This study presents the design, implementation, and evaluation Internet of things (IoT)-based autonomous for watch remote critical climate variables in the Carabayllo region, Peru. The system uses a data acquisition, processing, and transmission architecture based on the ESP32 microcontroller, DHT22 sensors for measure climatic aspects, BMP180 for detection barometric, and the ThingSpeak cloud platform for data storage and visualization. Results show that the proposed system achieves accuracy comparable to commercial weather stations, making it accessible to small farmers. The implementation demonstrated the system’s ability to detect feasible local microclimates to monitor and predict weather patterns for proper crop growth. This approach enables farmers to monitor conditions in real time, receive early alerts on adverse weather events, and optimize agricultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization. The study concludes that the proposed IoT weather station represents a viable and cost-effective solution to improve agricultural decision-making in developing regions, potentially contributing to increasing crops.