Network of Remote Sensors for Climate Analysis in the Bolívar Province

Abstract

This study focuses on the development of a climate monitoring system in the three climatic floors of the province of Bolívar through a network of remote and satellite sensors, in order to resolve the scarcity of accessible and scientifically processed meteorological data. The main objective of the project is to generate reliable climate information to predict climate behavior and facilitate decision-making in sectors such as agriculture, tourism and early warning systems. The methodological approach is quantitative, based on the collection of numerical data of key variables (temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure) captured by sensors installed in different locations. This data is compared with satellite information to generate predictive models. In the first phase of the project, weather stations were installed in Guaranda, El Arenal and Chillanes, connected through GPON and GSM links. The collected data is processed and displayed on a web page in graphic and textual format. Access to satellite information from the GOES-16 satellite improves data accuracy through interpolation of ground and satellite records. This project offers a robust climate monitoring system, the first phases of which have already produced historical data that facilitates trend analysis. A second phase is planned to expand the network and improve predictive models, contributing to a better understanding of the impact of climate change in the region.