IoT Sensor Network
Developed an IoT-connected application using Angular and Ionic framework for cross-platform deployment, enabling real-time monitoring of sensor networks in warehouse and tea processing environments. Using KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency) as a case study, the solution addresses critical monitoring needs in tea processing facilities where environmental conditions like heat and humidity must be carefully controlled during sensitive processes like oxidation.
Stack
Angular, Ionic, Capacitor, TypeScript
Status
Live
Problem
Warehouses and tea processing facilities require constant monitoring of environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Manual tracking of these critical parameters during processes like tea oxidation is time-consuming, error-prone, and can lead to product quality issues. Missing the correct moment during oxidation can ruin the tea or produce unintended results. There was a need for an automated system to monitor sensors across multiple locations in real-time, ensuring optimal conditions are maintained throughout the processing workflow.
Solution
Built a cross-platform mobile and web application with responsive UI components and real-time data visualization for IoT sensor readings, integrated with backend APIs for device communication. The system provides automated monitoring of heat and humidity levels, enabling facility managers to track environmental conditions across warehouses and processing areas without manual intervention. This is particularly beneficial during the oxidation process, where leaves must be carefully monitored—for oolongs especially, missing the correct moment can mean ruining the tea or crafting something entirely different than intended. The system ensures heat and humidity are carefully controlled, and can assist with tracking tray rotations to ensure even oxidation.
Core Features
- • Real-time sensor data monitoring for warehouses and processing facilities
- • Environmental condition tracking (temperature, humidity)
- • Cross-platform mobile support for on-the-go monitoring
- • Interactive data visualization and alerts
- • Device management and communication
- • Multi-sensor network support across locations
