Cloud-Native Environmental Monitoring

OpenSensor.Space
Weather Station Network

A community-driven network of DIY weather stations streaming real-time environmental data to the cloud. Built with Raspberry Pi, open data formats, and edge computing.

178K+
Data Points
16+
Sensors
Open
Source & Data

Environmental Sensor Capabilities

Comprehensive monitoring with the Pimoroni Enviro+ sensor pack

Temperature

Ambient & raw temp

Pressure

Atmospheric pressure

Humidity

Relative humidity %

Gas Sensors

Oxidised, reducing, NH3

Light (Lux)

Ambient light levels

Proximity

Object detection

Particulate Matter

PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10

Particle Count

Size distribution data

How It Works

Edge cloud-native architecture for efficient, resilient data collection

Edge Collection

Raspberry Pi Zero W collects sensor data at 1-second intervals. Runs autonomously, even offline.

Cloud Storage

Data streams directly to S3-compatible storage in Parquet format. No intermediate database needed.

Real-Time Analysis

Query data directly in browser using DuckDB. Evidence.dev dashboards update automatically.

Cloud-Native Benefits

Why this architecture matters

Energy efficient - minimal hardware requirements
Cost effective - no servers to maintain
Scalable - easily add more sensors or locations
Open - data in standard formats accessible to many tools
Resilient - works offline, syncs when reconnected
Transparent - all code and data publicly available

Required Hardware

Everything you need to build your own weather station

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

Required

The brain of your weather station with WiFi

Enviro+ Air Quality

Required

Main sensor package with temp, humidity, pressure, gas, and light sensors

PMS5003 Sensor

Required

Particulate matter sensor for air quality monitoring

microSD Card (8GB+)

Required

Storage for Raspberry Pi OS

Power Supply

Required

Micro USB power supply for Pi Zero

GPS Module

Optional

Optional: For mobile installations and location tracking

Join the Weather Station Network

Build your own station and contribute to open environmental data. We welcome contributions from anyone interested in monitoring urban ecosystems.

Contributing to the Network

Build Your Station
Follow setup instructions and configure your hardware
Choose Storage
Use Source Cooperative or your own S3-compatible storage
Submit a PR
Add your station ID, location, and storage URL
Share Insights
Contribute dashboard improvements or custom visualizations