Development of a Mini Weather Station Based on Rainboard and Android Applications in Cipageran Cimahi

Abstract

Every airport necessitates a weather station to furnish crucial weather information for aircraft operations. However, not all airports possess adequate weather stations due to their high costs and susceptibility to damage. Consequently, both new and established small airports require weather stations. Thus, this study endeavors to develop affordable mini weather station equipment composed of cost-effective domestic components. Development and testing of this equipment tookplace in Cipageran Cimahi, representative of Indonesia's natural weather conditions. After conducting various tests, sufficient weather data was obtained, closely resembling actual weather station conditions. The hardware utilized comprises budget-friendly options such as Rainboard or Arduino Uno, paired with domestic component sensors. Data is displayed through Android-based applications and compared against calibration tools like "heles" and BMKG Info. While the sensor and calibration tool data exhibited symmetrical results, BMKG Info differed due to its broader coverage area, unlike the local weather measurements obtained by the sensors and calibration tools. Further refinement of this equipment can be achieved by employing superior sensor components and ensuring calibration.