SensorWeb Hub supported the development of the first prototype of the Mobile Urban Network (RUM) in the Florence metropolitan area—a meteorological monitoring system based on low-cost sensors connected to Arduino open-source platforms, and mounted on mobile units (public transport vehicles on wheels and rails). The goal: monitor key meteorological and environmental variables across the city in real time.

Between 2012 and 2015, over 1,180,000 data points were collected from six mobile stations. Although the analysis is still ongoing, the data gathered show a strong correlation with measurements from nearby fixed weather stations—particularly regarding temperature and humidity. This confirms the accuracy and reliability of the low-cost sensors, demonstrating that even economically accessible tools can provide robust data coverage across urban environments.

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The Ecovino project, funded by GAL Castelli Romani e Monti Prenestini, is the result of a collaboration between the Antiche Terre Tuscolane Cooperative—producer of Frascati DOCG wine—and leading research institutions including the Department of Agricultural, Forestry, Nature and Energy Sciences and Technologies (DAFNE) at the University of Tuscia, IBIMET – CNR, and METEOTEC.

In response to the fragmented structure of local vineyards—often divided into small plots with distinct microclimates—the project aims to provide detailed, location-specific information to help winegrowers:

• Optimize vineyard management practices

• Combat the European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana)

• Manage grape ripening based on evolving climate conditions

At the heart of Ecovino is a smart digital platform that integrates local weather data, vine phenology, and pest development models. Through this system, growers receive SMS and email alerts indicating the best times for field interventions. The goal? A more efficient and environmentally conscious use of plant protection treatments.

Want to learn more? Check out the coverage below:

• GAL Castelli Romani – Project Wrap-Up

• Ontuscia – Ecovino with UNITUS

• Il Mamilio – Final Results Coming Soon

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