How to Use the Microclimate Research Platform

Welcome! This platform helps you explore and download weather data in real-time or historically from different sensor channels used in your projects. Follow the steps below to get started.

📅 Choose a Date Range

Use the date picker to select a time range. This filters the data to only show information from the time period you're interested in.

📡 Select Sensor Channels

You’ll see a list of available sensor channels. Each channel shows:

• Name – What the sensor measures (like temperature or humidity)
• Status – Whether the sensor is online (🟢), offline (🔴), or part of a completed project (⚪)
• Last Updated – The last time data was recorded from that sensor

Check the boxes next to the sensor channels you want to include in your graph or CSV download.

📈 Visualize Data

Click Visualize Data to see interactive graphs for each selected parameter. The graph legend will show which sensor each line represents.

📥 Download CSV

Click Download CSV to save the filtered data in spreadsheet format. You can open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or any program that works with CSV files.

🖼 Download a PNG Image

Click the camera icon 📷 in the top-right corner of each graph to save it as a PNG file.

💡 Tips

• If no data appears, make sure the sensor was active during your selected time range.
• Use the “Return to top” links to quickly navigate between graphs.

If you have any questions, email the Cornell IPM Help Desk.