STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The Philippines is located in a tropical region, thus heavy rainfall is common to the

country. On a yearly average, 15 out of 18 to 19 tropical cyclones that enter the Philippines’

territory have tropical storm intensity. Typhoons have also been known to hit during summer

months, and the weather can fluctuate from extremely hot to extremely dense rainfall, sometimes

on the same day. Thus, an accurate prediction of the weather is incredibly important.

However, weather monitoring can be extremely dangerous. Tropical cyclones can reach

wind speeds from 55 kilometers per hour to 185 kilometers per hour. The strongest typhoon ever

recorded, Typhoon Reming, had a peak wind speed of 320 kilometers per hour. And with how

often tropical cyclones occur in the country, human safety is certainly a very big concern.

Another concern is the energy source that will be used by the weather monitoring system. It is

preferable to have the machine able to be powered on its own, which is possible if an alternative

energy source is used.

This project will address these concerns. First, using modern wireless technology so that

communication between man and machine will be possible using a computer at a safe distance,

and second, using an alternative energy source that is not dependent on natural elements (like

solar, wind, or hydro power) so that the machine is able to work properly on its own.