Sharing groundwater information over large areas
Sharing groundwater information over large areas
Hey there, I'm exploring a cool project lately and became fascinated with data gathering. Our company uses groundwater monitoring devices in remote spots, and we often need to travel there for updates. I'm thinking about leveraging existing satellite systems or GSM networks to send the water data back to the office. Since we don't have much budget, I can't just purchase something ready-made—I'd need to build it myself. Any thoughts on how to get started?
Relies on data volume and available extraction methods from sensors. For instance, if sensors support UART output, placing a simple microcontroller nearby would easily send data via GSM. It's also affordable, though you'd need GSM for each sensor. When sensors are within 10km, LoRa can transmit data from multiple points to a central receiver that forwards it using mobile networks. Details about sensors and their setup were limited, making it hard to suggest more precise options. Regarding required hardware, a basic $3 STM32 chip, a LoRa module, power source, and possibly a battery could cover each sensor, totaling around $30. The receiver would cost similarly, plus any mobile connection expenses. EDIT: This approach seems more suited for hobby electronics than large-scale networking.