Campus Weather Station Configuration Plan

I. Core Hardware Configuration

(I) Meteorological Sensors

Basic Elements: Wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, and light intensity sensors should be equipped as basic standards. The accuracy of each sensor should meet national meteorological instrument standards. Specifically, the temperature accuracy should be controlled within ±0.3°C, humidity accuracy within ±2%RH, wind speed accuracy within ±0.1m/s, and rainfall accuracy within ±0.2mm.

Extended Elements: According to actual teaching needs, sensors such as soil temperature and humidity, ultraviolet radiation, evaporation, carbon dioxide, PM2.5, and noise can be optionally configured. This enriches meteorological monitoring elements and satisfies diverse teaching and research requirements.

(II) Data Collector

The data collector should support multi - channel input, possess strong data processing and storage capabilities. It should be able to store historical data and transmit data to the cloud platform or local server in real - time, ensuring data timeliness and integrity for subsequent data analysis and research.

(III) Communication Module

The communication module needs to have flexible transmission methods, supporting wired (RS485/USB), wireless (GPRS/4G), or local area network transmission. This adapts to different campus network environments and data transmission requirements. Meanwhile, the data upload interval should be adjustable. It can be set between 30 seconds and several hours according to actual needs to balance data update frequency and network resource occupation.

(IV) Display Terminal

To enable students to view real - time meteorological data intuitively, a 7 - inch touch screen or outdoor LED display should be equipped. The touch screen is easy to operate and can achieve diverse data display and query. The outdoor LED display can clearly show key meteorological information in outdoor environments, allowing students to understand campus weather conditions at any time and anywhere.

(V) Power Supply System

Solar Power Supply: A combination of 30W - 100W solar panels and lead - acid batteries is standard. Solar energy is used to provide stable power for the weather station. Additionally, MPPT automatic power tracking technology is supported to improve the conversion efficiency of solar energy, ensuring stable power supply under different lighting conditions.

Backup Power Supply: For special situations such as extreme weather, an optional AC 220V or DC 12V power supply can be used as a backup power source. This ensures that the weather station equipment can operate normally under any circumstances and avoids data interruption or loss.

II. Meteorological Observation Support

The height of the meteorological observation support is generally a 2 - 3 - meter carbon steel support. This height can avoid potential safety hazards caused by excessive height and is convenient for students to observe and maintain the equipment. If there are requirements for layered monitoring in teaching or research, such as high - altitude detection, a mast of more than 10 meters can be configured to meet more complex meteorological monitoring requirements.

III. Protection Devices

Protection Box

All equipment should be placed in a protection box with an IP65 protection level. The IP65 protection level can effectively prevent dust intrusion and damage to equipment by rain. It ensures that the equipment can still operate stably in various harsh weather conditions, such as heavy rain and sandstorms, and extends the service life of the equipment.

Lightning Protection Facilities

In areas with frequent lightning strikes, lightning rods or grounding devices can be installed. This can effectively guide and discharge lightning current, protect the weather station equipment from lightning damage, and ensure the safety of equipment and personnel.

IV. Software and Data Management System

(I) Manual Observation Auxiliary Equipment

Traditional Instruments: Traditional meteorological observation instruments such as dry - and - wet - bulb thermometers and tipping - bucket rain gauges are configured. This provides students with hands - on practice opportunities, allowing them to understand and master basic meteorological observation methods, enhancing practical ability and intuitive perception of meteorological knowledge.

Meteorological Studio: In combination with campus club activities, a meteorological studio can be added. Students can conduct meteorological broadcast career experiences here, sharing the actually observed meteorological data with campus teachers and students through live broadcasts. This increases students' interest in and attention to meteorological knowledge and also exercises students' communication and expression abilities.

(II) Data Reception and Analysis Software

PC - side Software: It should have powerful data processing and display functions. It can receive data transmitted from the weather station in real - time and present it in an intuitive chart form, facilitating teachers and students to quickly understand meteorological change trends. At the same time, the software should support data storage, query, statistics, and export functions, enabling teachers and students to conduct in - depth data analysis and research according to specific needs. It can also generate various professional reports to provide strong data support for teaching and research.

Mobile APP: It enables users to view real - time meteorological data and equipment operating status at any time and anywhere through mobile devices such as mobile phones. Users can also set warning functions on the APP. When meteorological data exceeds the set threshold, they can receive timely notifications to take corresponding measures. In addition, the APP should support data download and sharing functions, facilitating users to share data with other people or platforms in need.

Cloud Platform: It provides comprehensive data management services, including data storage, backup, visualization, analysis, and mining functions. Data is uploaded in real - time through 4G networks to achieve remote management and data sharing. This allows different departments and personnel on campus to easily and quickly obtain campus meteorological information, break information silos, and promote the full utilization and communication of campus meteorological data.