Automatic Weather Station
Solar Powered • Wireless • Real-time Data
The Yuktix GidaBits Automatic Weather Station is a solar-powered, research-grade weather station that measures the conditions in and around your crop and sends them wirelessly to the Yuktix GidaBits platform. Its sensors meet IMD specifications, and it brings research-grade weather data to your field at a fraction of the cost.
What AWS Monitors
Research-grade precision sensors conforming to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) specifications.
| Parameter | Specification | Sensor Details & Technology |
|---|---|---|
Air TemperatureTrack heat and cold stress on the crop |
Range: −40 to +125 °C
Accuracy: ± 0.3 °C
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SHT21 digital sensor • 14-bit resolution • I²C |
Relative HumidityAnticipate disease pressure |
Range: 0 to 100 % RH
Accuracy: ± 2 % RH
|
SHT21 digital sensor • 12-bit resolution • I²C |
RainfallFactor rain into irrigation decisions |
Collector: Tipping bucket (Inner Φ203 mm)
Resolution: 0.2 mm • Unlimited range
|
±3 % or ±0.2 mm (whichever is greater) at rates ≤ 250 mm/hr |
Wind SpeedPlan spraying and avoid drift |
Range: 0 to 250 km/h (start speed 0.5 m/s)
Accuracy: ± 3 % • Res 0.1 km/h
|
3-cup anemometer • Pulse output |
Wind DirectionSee where the wind is blowing |
Range: 0 to 360°
Accuracy: ± 3°
|
Potentiometer vane • Analog 0 to 5 VDC output |
Solar RadiationTrack sunlight reaching the crop |
Range: 0 to 1800 W/m²
Accuracy: ± 5 % full scale
|
Spectral response 400 – 1100 nm • Silicon photodiode • Drift ≤ ± 2 %/yr |
Leaf WetnessEarly warning of pathogen risk |
Dew, wet and dry calibration | High-sensitivity grid sensor |
Soil MoistureKnow when, and how much, to irrigate |
Dielectric permittivity 0 – 81.88 | Calibrated for mineral soil, potting soil, rockwool & perlite |
Built for the Field
Rugged, cost-competitive, and designed to withstand the harsh outdoor conditions of farming regions.
Research Sensors
High-accuracy sensors conforming directly to IMD specifications.
Solar & Battery Powered
Built-in solar power with 3 days battery backup keeps reporting continuously off-grid.
Rugged & Field Tested
IP67 weather-proof enclosure engineered for rain, thunderstorms, and dust.
Next-Gen Wireless
4G cellular data communication to the Yuktix GidaBits cloud platform.
Bluetooth Configuration
Connect locally over Bluetooth to adjust parameters easily in the field.
Local Storage & Sync
No network? Data is stored on SD card and auto-synchronized when back online.
Real-time Access
Access live weather data anytime from any desktop or mobile browser.
Cost Competitive
Research-grade weather stations provided at a fraction of competitive pricing.
How It Works
Deploy research-grade weather monitoring on your farm in three straightforward steps.
Install in the Field
Mount the solar-powered station in your crop and configure parameters over Bluetooth via your mobile device.
Data Syncs to the Cloud
Readings are sent over 4G to the Yuktix GidaBits platform every 15 minutes. Offline data is safely held on an SD card.
Act with Confidence
View live readings, historical trends, and weather forecasts on web or mobile app, and receive automated mailbox reports.
GidaBits Cloud & App
Your Weather Station, Live on Web and Phone
Every reading from your station is available on the GidaBits web cloud and in the GidaBits app for Android and iOS — live values, trends, forecasts, and reports for every farm on your account.
GidaBits Cloud on the Web
Sign in at cloud.yuktix.com from any desktop or tablet browser to monitor live readings, trends, forecasts, and raw downloads.
Web Dashboard
Farm card view with station photo, exact address, and GPS location pins.
Weather Forecast
Temperature curves, hourly conditions, and interactive 6-day weather selector.
Live Readings
Real-time telemetry for temperature, humidity, rain, wind, solar radiation, leaf wetness & soil moisture.
The GidaBits Mobile App
Search for "GidaBits by yuktix" on Google Play or the Apple App Store. Five intuitive tabs keep everything at your fingertips.
Live Readings
Instant values for temperature, humidity, rain, wind, and solar radiation.
Farm Reports
Switch between Today, 7 Days, 30 Days, and Monthly historical summary views.
Hyperlocal Forecast
6-day forecast tuned precisely to your weather station's GPS location.
Live Dashboard
Real-time sensor feeds, weather values and battery status, updated as new readings arrive every 15 minutes.
Trends & Overlays
Multi-sensor historical plots with comparative time-series overlays for in-depth climate analysis.
Weather Forecast
A 6-day forecast for your station's location, with rain, temperature, humidity, wind, and hourly breakdown.
Irrigation Advisory
Crop-specific irrigation guidance based on a scientific water-balance estimate and ET calculations.
Data Download
Export daily average/min/max reports or raw sensor data (CSV / Excel) for date ranges up to 90 days.
Multiple Farms
Manage several farms or stations seamlessly from one single account with instant switching.
