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Development of Wireless Sensor Network for Environment Monitoring and Its Implementation Using SSAIL Technology.
Shathya Duobiene1, Karolis Ratautas1, Romualdas Trusovas1
1Department of Laser Technologies, FTMC-Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanoriu Ave. 231, LT-02300 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2022
Summary
This study introduces a low-cost, self-powered wireless sensor network for environmental monitoring using Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser technology. The system efficiently collects and displays real-time temperature and humidity data, enhancing quality of life and pollution management.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- The Internet of Things (IoT) enables smart objects for performance management and upgrades.
- Environmental monitoring systems are crucial for quality of life, green economy, and pollution management.
- Existing systems require easy-to-use features and maintenance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a low-cost, self-powered wireless sensor network for real-time environmental monitoring.
- To integrate electrical circuits with free-form plastic sensor housing using Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser technology.
- To display sensor data on a web server accessible by multiple clients.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a wireless sensor network with embedded sensor nodes.
- Manufacturing sensor nodes using Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser technology.
- Development of a low-cost asynchronous web server connected to ESP32 Wi-Fi modules and temperature/humidity sensors.
- Utilizing energy harvesting from electromagnetic radiation for sensor node power.
Main Results:
- Real-time collection and display of temperature and humidity data on web server charts.
- Accessibility of sensor data by multiple web clients on the same network.
- Demonstration of automated and self-powered environmental monitoring capabilities.
- Successful integration of electrical circuits and RF components onto plastic sensor housing.
Conclusions:
- The developed system offers a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution for environmental monitoring.
- Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser technology facilitates advanced sensor design and rapid deployment.
- The self-powered nature of the system reduces maintenance and enhances sustainability for IoT applications.

