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: Received: 18 June 2024 / Approved: 26 June 2024 / Online: 26 June 2024 (23:58:56 CEST)
How to cite:
Zennaro, M.; Soltobaev, A.; Sultanov, T.; Moldobekov, B.; Pietrosemoli, E. From Mountains to Data: Low-Cost Weather Stations in Kyrgyzstan’s Challenging Terrain. Preprints2024, 2024061898. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1898.v1
Zennaro, M.; Soltobaev, A.; Sultanov, T.; Moldobekov, B.; Pietrosemoli, E. From Mountains to Data: Low-Cost Weather Stations in Kyrgyzstan’s Challenging Terrain. Preprints 2024, 2024061898. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1898.v1
Zennaro, M.; Soltobaev, A.; Sultanov, T.; Moldobekov, B.; Pietrosemoli, E. From Mountains to Data: Low-Cost Weather Stations in Kyrgyzstan’s Challenging Terrain. Preprints2024, 2024061898. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1898.v1
APA Style
Zennaro, M., Soltobaev, A., Sultanov, T., Moldobekov, B., & Pietrosemoli, E. (2024). From Mountains to Data: Low-Cost Weather Stations in Kyrgyzstan’s Challenging Terrain. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1898.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Zennaro, M., Bolot Moldobekov and Ermanno Pietrosemoli. 2024 "From Mountains to Data: Low-Cost Weather Stations in Kyrgyzstan’s Challenging Terrain" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1898.v1
Abstract
Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked nation in Central Asia, is characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain, which covers approximately 90% of its land area. This unique geography poses specific challenges related to climate vulnerability. To address these challenges, we propose a comprehensive approach that involves gathering meteorological data and making it accessible to decision-makers. By leveraging LoRaWAN communication technology, which efficiently transmits sparse and low-speed data over long distances while minimizing power consumption, we can enhance climate resilience. The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, in collaboration with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the Central Asia Institute for Applied Geosciences (CAIAG), has initiated the installation of meteorological sensors and disaster mitigation devices, including river water level sensors, terrain moisture sensors, and tilt detectors. These sensors collect critical data, which is stored within the country on an ad hoc server. Stakeholders can access this data according to their specific requirements. This paper outlines the criteria for selecting the deployed equipment and provides details on the installation process at pilot sites, along with the challenges encountered during project execution.
Keywords
Kyrgyzstan; Internet of Things; Weather Stations; LoRa; LoRaWAN
Subject
Engineering, Telecommunications
Copyright:
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