ANALYZING METEOROLOGICAL DATA FOR

CURATED MUSIC SELECTION

A PROJECT PHASE II REPORT

Submitted by

SAKTHI MURUGESWARI S 212220040140

in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree

of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

in

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SAVEETHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KANCHEEPURAM

ANNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI- 600 025

APRIL 2024
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this Project report “Analyzing Meterological Data for Curated
Music Selection” is the bonafide work of SAKTHI MURUGESWARI S
(212220040140) of IVth Year B.E. Department of Computer Science and
Engineering in the VIII th Semester who carried out the Project Work Phase-II
(19CS703) under my supervision and has not been submitted to any other
coursework or University for the award of any degree by me.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
Dr. E.Sujatha, M.Tech.,MBA, PhD Dr. G. Nagappan, M.E., PhD
Professor Professor
SUPERVISOR HEAD OF THE
Dept of Computer Science DEPARTMENT
and Engineering, Dept of Computer Science and
Saveetha Engineering Engineering,
College, Thandalam, Saveetha Engineering College,
Chennai 602105. Thandalam, Chennai 602105.

DATE OF THE VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION: ……………………...

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to express my gratitude to our Founder President Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan,

Director Dr. S. Rajesh, Saveetha Engineering College, for their guidance and
blessings.

We are very grateful to our Principal Dr.V.Vijaya Chamundeeswari M.tech.,Ph.D.,,

Mr. C. Obed Otto, M.E.,Dean, ICT for providing me with an environment to
complete my project successfully.

We are indebted to our Head of the Department, Dr. G. Nagappan M.E., Ph.D., for
his support during the entire course of this project work.

We are indebted to our supervisor Dr.E.Sujatha, M.Tech.,MBA, PhD Professor, for

assisting me in the completion of my project with his exemplary Guidance and for
his support during the entire course of this project.

My heartfelt thanks to the Project Coordinator, Dr. N. S. Gowri Ganesh, M.E.,

Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science,
Saveetha Engineering College, for unstinted support throughout this project.

We also thank all the staff members of our department for their help in making this
project successful.
 ABSTRACT

The "Analyzing Meteorological Data for Curated Music Selections" project introduces a
groundbreaking fusion of meteorological data analysis and music curation, leveraging
the capabilities of the Rapid Weather API for real-time weather insights. By integrating
advancedanalytical techniques, including the decision tree algorithm, and machine
learning algorithms, the system processes current weather conditions to dynamically
generate personalized music recommendations. The decision tree algorithm, known for
its interpretability and effectiveness in classification tasks, plays a pivotal role in
mapping weather features to specific music genres, tempos, and moods. This innovative
approach ensures that users receive a tailored playlist aligned with the atmospheric
ambiance, incorporating genres, tempos, and moods corresponding to the prevailing
weather. The project aims to revolutionize the music selection experience, illustrating the
influence of weather on our daily lives and providing a seamless and enjoyable musical
journey. User interaction and feedback mechanisms, coupled with the reliability of the
Rapid Weather API, contribute to the continuous refinement of the system, exemplifying
the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in enhancing digital experiences.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER NUMBER TITLE PAGE

NUMBER

ABSTRACT ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

LIST OF FIGURES v
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS vi
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1
1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT 2
1.3 SYSTEM STUDY 2
1.3.1 EXITSING SYSTEM 2

2 LITERATURE SURVEY 3
2.1 INTRODUCTION 3
2.2 LITERATURE SURVEY 3

3 SYSTEM DESIGN 11

3.1 INTRODUCTION 11
3.2 EXISTING WORK 11

3.3 PROPOSED SYSTEM 12

3.4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 18

3.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 20

4 IMPLEMENTATION AND 24
ANALYSIS

4.1 FEASIBILITY STUDY 24

4.2 DATASET DESCRIPTION 25
4.3 DATA PREPROCESSING 25
4.4 TRAINING DATASET 26
4.5 TEST DATASET 26

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4.6 ALGORITHM AND 27
MODULE DESCRIPTION
4.7 RESULT ANALYSIS 29

5 CONCLUSION 32

5.1 FUTURE ENHANCEMENT 32

APPENDIX 33
REFERENCES 36

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3. WEATHER HARMONY 10
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
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4. ADMIN PROFILE 11
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4. DATA VALUES 13
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4. USER WEB PAGE 14

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5. FINAL OUTPUT 14
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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

S.N ABBREVIATIONS EXPANSION

O.
1. API Application Programming
Interface

2. AI Artificial Intelligence

3. ML Machine Learning

4. CSV Comma-Separated Values

5. JSON JavaScript Object Notation

6. ROI Return on investment

7. HTTP Hypertext Transfer

Protocol
8. UI User Interface

9. HTML Hypertext Markup

Language
10. CSS
Cascading Style Sheet
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 CHAPTER
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INTRODUC
TION

1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Music plays a significant role in our daily lives, offering joy, inspiration, and relaxation.
However, it's intriguing to consider how external factors like weather influence our
musical preferences. The system takes into consideration the weather conditions,
temperature, and air quality at the user's location. Recent studies suggest a correlation
between weather and mood, impacting musical choices, with individuals favoring specific
genres based on weather circumstances. Our innovative project serves as a weather-
informed music recommendation system, utilizing data from weather stations and air
quality monitors to provide personalized music choices aligned with current weather and
air quality. The aim is to offer users a tailored and engaging listening experience by
merging meteorological data with music preferences. Additionally, the air quality
monitoring system empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their health,
taking proactive measures to minimize exposure to pollutants. Beyond enhancing daily
lives with personalized music curation, the project fosters environmental awareness. In the
face of climate change concerns, real-time air quality monitoring becomes indispensable.
The system keeps users informed about air quality, offering alerts and recommendations to
promote necessary precautions. The overarching objective is to cultivate heightened
awareness of our surroundings and the environmental implications of our actions.

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 1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT:

The Scope is to develop a Weather-Informed Music Recommendation System, utilizing

real- time meteorological data and air quality monitoring. The scope includes personalized
music recommendations based on location, weather conditions, and temperature.
Additionally, the project involves implementingreal-time air quality monitoring to
enhance user well-being.

The objective of "Analyzing Meteorological Data for Curated Music Selections" is to

enhance music experiences by correlating them with current weather conditions. It aims to
offer personalized music recommendations based on weather parameters, illustrating how
weather influences our daily lives. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques and
machine learning algorithms, the project seeks to provide a seamless and engaging
musical journey that aligns withthe atmospheric ambiance, revolutionizing music
selection.

1.3 1.3.1EXISTING SYSTEM

The current state of music recommendation systems, exemplified by platforms like Spotify
and Apple Music, revolves around user interactions, listening history, and metadata
analysis to provide personalized music recommendations. Algorithms like collaborative
filtering suggest songs, playlists, or artists based on users' past choices and behaviors.
However, these systems lack integration with real-time meteorological data to align music
recommendations with weather conditions. The existing focus is on offering an extensive
music collection and tailored playlists based on user preferences, but without a direct
connection to immediate environmental factors like weather.

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 CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE

SURVEY

2.1 INTRODUCTION:

The literature review is one of the key components in keeping consistency.

These are the essential actions that must be taken during the development
process. The software development requires legitimate materials that are readily
available. This section aids in learning about the information that has been
developed and identifying its application and execution in the present. The
economy and the quality of the product are crucial to development. The support
and resource flow must be tracked and calculated once the invention has
completed the building phase. This is also referred to as the research phase
because all the research is done during this time to maintain the flow.

2.2 LITERATURE SURVEY:

2.2.1 Mayur Hiwale*1, Rohit Chilhorkar*2, Ankeet Upadhyay -

CLIMASOUND: A WEATHER-BASED RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM
WITH AIRQUALITYMONITORING [1] -The main objective of this project
is collecting and analyzing data about the environment along with providing
song recommendation using the current weather conditions. A weather station
and air quality monitoring system are important tools for collecting parameters,
such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation, which can be used
to create accurate weather forecasts and improve agricultural practices.
Additionally, air quality monitoring systems can measure various pollutants in
the air and help identify areas with poor air quality,inform policies and
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public health. Overall, weather stations and air quality monitoring systems are
crucial for understanding and managing the impact ofthe environment on our
lives. The creation of a playlist to play music at a particular time might be
unsettling at times.Although it has been suggested that there is a relationship
between our mood and the weather and that listening to music mostly depends
on our mood, our approach is to develop an automated system to construct a
music playlist depending on user mood and specified weather. The weight of
each music file in relation to a certain mood and weather is measured usingdata
mining methods.

2.2.2 Han-Saem Park, Ji-Oh Yoo, and Sung-Bae Cho - A Context-Aware

Music Recommendation System Using Fuzzy Bayesian Networks with
Utility Theory [2]- As the World Wide Web becomes a large source of digital
music, the music recommendation system has got a great demand. There are
several music recommendation systems for both commercial and academic
areas, which deal with the user preference as fixed. However, since the music
preferred by a user may change depending on the contexts, the conventional
systems have inherent problems. This paper proposes a context-aware music
recommendation system (CA-MRS) that exploits the fuzzy system, Bayesian
networks and the utility theory in order to recommend appropriate music with
respect to the context. We have analyzed the recommendation process and
performed a subjective test to show the usefulness of the proposed system.

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2.2.3 Marc Bain - Spotify analyzed a year’s worth of data to create your perfect
playlist for snow, sun, and rain [3]
The weather, it turns out, has a direct impact on your playlist. But it’snot always what you’d expect. Spotify
was curious about how weather conditions like sun, snow, rain, and clouds affect the music choices of its
users (worldwide, that’s40 million paidsubscribersas of September, and more than 100 million total users). So
it partnered with weather service Accu weather to examine how the sonic attributes of the songs
peoplel i s t e n tochangedaccordingtotheweatherinselectcitiesbetweenNovember
2015a n d N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 . T h e c o m p a n y f o u n d t h e r e w a s “ d e f i n i t e l y a connection

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2.2.4 Debajyoti Karmaker, Md. Al Imran, Niaj Mohammad, Mohaiminul Islam and
Md. Nafees Mahbub - An Automated Music Selector Derived from Weather
Condition and its Impact on Human Psychology [4] –

Sometimes it is disquieting to generate a playlist to listen music for a specific moment.

Though listening of music basically depends on our mood and it’s also been said that there
exists a relation between our mood and weather, so our approach is to build an automated
system to create a music playlist based on users mood and defined weather. Method is to
measure the weight of each music files respect to defined mood and weather by using data
mining algorithms.

2.2.5 Duncan Williams, Alexis Kirke, Eduardo R Miranda, Etienne Roesch, Ian Daly
and Slawomir - Psychology of Music [5] There has been a significant amount of work
implementing systems for algorithmic composition with the intention of targeting specific
emotional responses in the listener, but a full review of this work is not currently available.
This gap creates a shared obstacle to those entering the field. Our aim is thus to give an
overview of progress in the area of these affectively driven systems for algorithmic
composition. Performative and transformative systems are included and differentiated
where appropriate, highlighting the challenges these systems now face if they are to be
adapted to, or have already incorporated, some form of affective control. Possible real-time
applications for
such systems, utilizing affectively driven algorithmic composition and biophysical sensing
to monitor and induce affective states in the listener are suggested.

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2.2.6 Shravani Sunil Navghare - Context Aware Case Based Reasoning (KNN) for
Auto- Generation of Song Playlist based on Weather Forecast (ARIMA, ES): Dublin,
Ireland [6]
The ever - increasing amount of music data on internet has led many opportunities in this
field for implementing services to ease the music experience of the user. Recommendation
domain in music area is the booming topic. The researches done so far were mostly
concerned in improving the music experience of a particular user considering individual
factors like emotional status, personal likings, and response of an individual user in
particular context. Effects of external factors on music preferences of the user are still in
research.

2.2.7 Yucheng Jin , Nava Tintarev , Nyi Nyi Htun - ContextPlay: Evaluating User
Control for Context-Aware Music Recommendation [7]
Music preferences are likely to depend on contextual characteristics such as location and
activity. However, most recommender systems do not allow users to adapt
recommendations to their current context.We therefore built ContextPlay, a context-aware
music recommender that enables user control for both contextual characteristics and music
preferences. By conducting a mixed-design study(N=114) with four typical scenarios of
music listening, we investigate the effect of controlling contextual characteristics in a
music recommender system on four aspects: perceived quality, diversity,effectiveness, and
cognitive load. Compared to our baseline which only allows to specify music preferences,
having additional control for context leads to higherperceived quality and does not increase
cognitive load. We also find that the contexts of mood, weather, and location tend to
influence user perception of the system. Moreover,we found that users are more likely to
modify contexts and their profile during relaxing activities.

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2.2.8 Eva Sarin, Srishti Vashishtha, Megha, Simran Kaur - SentiSpotMusic: a Music
recommendation system based on sentiment analysis [8] –
Transformation in digital media has modified different aspects of life, as well as the music
industry andlistener’s listening habits. The unfolding of handy electronic devices and
browser music listening services has eased the chance for accessingcolossal choice of music.
However, this access ends up in the customer's downside of selecting the correct music for
an explicit state of affairs or mood. The user is usually flooded with many
songs while selecting the music.
The presentapplications are not providing selection of music based on sentiments. The music
service suppliers provide predefined playlists for different categories. But, the matter with
the generated lists concerns them being not adaptive to modern and latest user conditions.
Currently, not much investigation has been done in recommending songs based on the mood
of users. SentiSpotMusic: a music recommendation system framework based on sentiments
has been proposed in this paper using tableau dashboard and Spotify dataset.

2.2.9 Claudio Baccigalupo and Enric Plaza - Case-based Sequential Ordering of Songs
for Playlist Recommendation [9] –
We present a CBR approach to musical playlist recommendation. A good playlist is not
merely a bunch of songs, but a selected collection of songs, arranged in a meaningful
sequence, e.g. a good DJ creates good playlists. Our CBR approach focuses on
recommending new and meaningful playlists, i.e. selecting a collection of songs that are
arranged in a meaningful sequence. In the proposed approach, the Case Base is formed by a
large collection of playlists, previously compiled by human listeners. The CBR system first
retrieves from the Case Base the most relevant playlists, then combines them to generate a
new playlist, both relevant to the input song and meaningfully ordered. Some experiments
with different trade-offs between the diversity and the popularity of songs in playlists are
analysed and discussed.

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2.2.10 Yves Bas Æ Vincent Devictor Æ Jean-Pierre Moussus Æ Fre´de´ric Jiguet -
Accounting for weather and time-of-day parameters when analysing count data from
monitoring programs [10] - Problems induced by heterogeneity in species and individuals
detectability are now well recognized when analysingcount data. Yet, most recent
techniques developed to handle this problem are still hardly applicable to many monitoring
schemes, and do not provide abundance estimates at the point count scale. Here, we show
how using simple weather variables can be a useful surrogate to detect variability in species
detectability. We further look for a potential bias or loss in statistical power based on count
data while ignoring weather and time-of-day variables. We first used the French Breeding
Bird Survey to test how each of the counts of the 97 most common breeding species was
influenced by weather and time-of-day variables. We assessed how the estimation of each
species response to fragmentation could be influenced by correcting counts with such
variables. Among 97 species, 75 were affected by at least one of the five weather and time-
of-day variables considered. Despite these strong influences, the relationship between
species abundance and fragmentation was not biased when not controlling counts for
weather and time-of-day variables and further found no improvement in statistical power
when accounting for these variables. Our results show that simple variables can be very
powerful to assess how species detectability is influenced by weather conditions but they are
inconsistent with any specific bias due to heterogeneous detectability. We suggest that raw
count data can be used without any correction in case the sources of variation in detectability
could be considered independent to the factorof interest

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2.2.11.Gordon Reynolds, Dan Barry, Ted Burke and Eugene Coyle - Towards a
Personal Automatic Music Playlist Generation Algorithm: The Need for Contextual
Information
[11] - Large music collections afford the listener flexibility in the form of choice, which
enables the listener to choose the appropriate piece of music to enhance or complement their
listening scenario on- demand. However, bundled with such a large music collection is the
daunting task of manually searching through each entry in the collection to find the
appropriate song required by the listener. This often leaves the listener frustrated when
trying to select songs from a large music collection. In this paper, an overview of existing
methods for automatically generating a playlist is discussed. This discussion outlines
advantages and disadvantages associated with such implementations.

2.2.12.Ommo Hüppop | Franz Bairlein - The influence of weather on avian spring

migration phenology [12] Over the past decades, spring arrival and passage of most short‐
and medium‐distance migrating birds in the Northern Hemisphere haveadvanced. Changes
in spring temperature at the passage or arrival area have been most frequently shown to be
related to these changes in spring migration phenology. In most studies, preliminary
assumptions are made on both the spatial location and the specific time frame of the weather
influencing spring migration phenology. We performed a spatially explicit time ‐window
analysis of the effect of weather on mean spring passage dates of nine short ‐ and medium ‐
distance passerines. We analysed data from standardized daily captures at the Helgoland
(Germany) constant‐effort site, in combination with gridded daily temperature, precipitation
and wind data from the NCEP data set over a 55‐year period (1960– 2014), across the whole
of West Europe and North Africa. Although we allowed for a time window of any length at
any location, nevertheless incorporating various measures to avoid spurious correlations,
time windows at the likely wintering or spring stopover grounds were almost exclusively
selected as the best predicting

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variables (96%–100% of identified variables). The weather variables at the wintering and
stopover grounds explain up to 77% of the interannual variability in spring passage. Yet, the
response of spring migration phenology to weather at the winter or stopover areas does not
fully explain the observed trends. Spring migration phenology is, hence, strongly driven by
weather at the wintering and stopover grounds, but additional mechanisms are needed to
fully explain the advancement of spring migration. Our results also clearly show that
previously illustrated correlations, or the lack thereof, between spring migration phenology
and weather at the passage or arrival location are due to spatio ‐temporal correlations in the
weather data. This spatial mismatch might have led to false conclusions, especially the
further away the wintering or stopover sites are.

2.2.13 Willian G. Assuncao1 · Lara S. G. Piccolo · Luciana A. M. Zaina1

Considering emotions and contextual factors in music recommendation
[13]
In recent years, several music recommendation systems have been developed with the aim
of incorporating valuable information into the user’s modeling and recommendation
process. The inclusion of emotions and contextual information in music recommendation
applications is increasingly becoming a relevant aspect to improve the listening experience.
Thus, the main aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) is investigating the music
recommendation approaches that considers emotions and/or context (research question 1)
as well as to identify the main gaps and challenges that still remain and need to be
addressed by future research (research question 2). After an extensive research, 64
publications were identified to answer the research questions. The studies were analyzed
and evaluated for relevance. The main approaches that consider emotions and context were
identified. The results of the review indicate that most studies in the field that combine
multiple approach related to emotions or context factors have improved the user’s hearing
experience.

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 CHAPTER 3

SYSTEM

DESIGN

3.1 INTRODUCTION:

The system design for our project, "Weather-Informed Music Recommendation and Air
Quality Monitoring," is a pivotal phase in creating a cohesive and user-centric platform
that seamlessly integrates meteorological insights, music curation, and real-time air
quality monitoring. In this phase, we outline the architectural blueprint and
functionalities of the system, ensuring a harmonious fusion of technology, user
experience, and environmental awareness. The design principles emphasize scalability,
accessibility, and responsiveness, enabling users to interact effortlessly with a platform
that not only enhances their music listening experience but also keeps them informed
about the quality of the air they breathe. With a user-friendly interface, advanced
technological integrations, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the system
design aims to deliver a robust and immersive solution that aligns with the project's
overarching goals of personalized engagement, environmental consciousness, and user
well-being.

3.2 EXISTING WORK

In the current landscape, existing systems operate independently, with music streaming
services like Spotify or Apple Music focusing on personalized music recommendations
based on user preferences, while weather applications such as AccuWeather provide
meteorological information. However, a crucial limitation lies in the lack of integration
between these two realms, leaving users without a platform that combines real-time
weather conditions, personalized music recommendations, and air quality monitoring.
The existing systems fail to capitalize on the potential synergy between weather,

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individual mood, and music choices, resulting in a notable gap in providing truly
personalized recommendations. Users currently rely on separate sources for weather

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updates and music preferences, with air quality monitoring often treated as a distinct
concern. The proposed system seeks to address these limitations by creating an
integrated platform that seamlessly merges meteorological data, music preferences, and
real-time air quality monitoring. This innovative approach not only aims to enhance the
entertainment value for users but also to promote environmental awareness and overall
well-being. Through advanced technology and thoughtful design, the proposed system
endeavors to redefine how users interact with music in relation to their surroundings,
providing a comprehensive and holistic experience.

3.3 PROPOSED SYSTEM:

The system is designed to provide personalized song recommendations based on the

user's music preferences, weather conditions, and air quality. The system utilizes a
combination of collaborative filtering and weather-based recommendation techniques to
generate personalized recommendations. In this section, we describe the methodology
used to implement the system.

● Data Collection:

The system utilizes three main data sources: music data, weather data, and air quality
data. The music datails obtained from the Spotify Web API, which provides access to a
vast collection of music tracks, artists, and genres. The weather data is obtained from
the RapidWeather API, which provides real-time weather data for various locations
worldwide. The air quality data is obtained from the Air Now API, provides
real-time air quality data for the United States.

● Data Preprocessing:

The collected data is preprocessed to prepare it for use in the recommendation system.
The music data is cleaned and filtered to remove duplicate tracks and artists and obtain
a list of unique tracks and their features such as tempo, energy,and valence. The
weather data is filtered to obtain the current weather conditions such as temperature,
humidity, and wind speed. The air quality data is filtered to obtain the current air
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quality index (AQI) for the user's location.

● Collaborative Filtering:

Collaborative filtering is used to generate personalized song recommendations based

on the user's music preferences. The system uses the Spotify Web API to obtain the
user's listening history, favorite tracks, andartists. The system then applies a
collaborative filtering algorithm to generate commendations based on the behavior
of similar users. The algorithm calculates a similarity score between the user and
other users based ontheir music preferences and listening history. The system then
recommends tracks that are popular among userswith similar preferences.

● Weather-Based Recommendation:

Weather-based recommendation is used to generate song recommendations that are

suitable for the current weather conditions. The system uses the Open Weather Map
API to obtain the current weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, and
wind speed. The system then applies a fuzzy logic algorithm to match the weather
conditions with music attributes such as tempo, energy, and valence to generate
personalized song recommendations. For instance, the system recommends upbeat
and energetic songs on a sunny day and calming and soothing songs on a rainy day.

● Air Quality Monitoring:

Air quality monitoring is used to generate song recommendations that are suitable
for the user's environment.The system uses the Air Now API to obtain the current air
quality index (AQI) for the user's location. The system then applies a threshold-
based approach to recommend songs that are suitable for the current air quality
conditions. For instance, the system recommends songs with slow tempo and low
energy levels on days with poor air quality to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

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● User Interface:

The system provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to input their music
preferences and view the recommended songs. The user interface displays the
current weather conditions, air quality index, and recommended songs based on the
user's music preference, weather conditions, and air quality. The user can also
provide feedback on the recommended songs to improve the accuracy of the
recommendation system.

● Component-Based Architecture:

React.js is a component-based library that allows developers to create reusable UI

components. The application is developed using a similar component-based
architecture, where each component is responsible for a specific part of the
application's functionality. For instance, the application has components for
displaying the currentweather conditions, air quality index, and recommended
songs.

● State Management:

React.js provides a state management system that allows developers to manage the
application's data and state. The ClimaSound application utilizes the React state
management system to store and manage the user's music preferences ,weather
conditions, and air quality. The state management system allows the application to
update the UI components dynamically based on changes in the application's state.

● Data Fetching:

The application utilizes APIs to fetch data from external sources such as the Spotify
Web API, OpenWeather Map API, and Air Now API. React.js provides a built-in
feature called "fetch" that allows developers to make HTTP requests and fetch data
from external sources.

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● Conditional Rendering:

React.js allows developers to conditionally render components based on specific

conditions. The website utilizes conditional rendering to display different
components based on the user's input and the website's state. For instance, the
website displays the recommended songs component only when the user
provides their music preferences.

● Event Handling:

React.js provides an event handling system that allows developers to handle user
events such as clicks, inputs, and submissions. The ClimaSound website utilizes the
event handling system to handle user input and updatethe website'sstate. For
instance, the website updates the recommended songs component dynamically based
on changes in the user's music preferences and weather conditions.

● Deployment:

The website is deployed using various tools and services such as Git, GitHub, and
Netlify. Git is used for version control, GitHub is used for hosting the website's code
repository, and Netlify is used for hosting the website and deploying it to the
production environment. The ClimaSound web application is developed using a
combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js. HTML provides the structure
of the website, CSS provides
the styling, JavaScript provides the dynamic functionality, and React.js provides the
efficient and flexible user interface components.

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● HTML and CSS:

The website's front-end is developed using HTML and CSS. HTML is used to
structure the website's content, while CSS is used to style the website's layout and
design. The website's HTML is structured using semantic tags such as header,
section, and footer. The CSS is used to style the website's layout, typography, and
color scheme. The website's layout is responsive, allowing it to adapt to different
screen sizes and devices.

● JavaScript:

JavaScript is used to provide dynamic functionality to the website. The website

utilizes JavaScript to handle-user events, such as button clicks and form
submissions. JavaScript is also used to fetch data from external APIs such as the
Spotify Web API, Rapid Weather API, and Air Now API. JavaScript provides the
logic for generating the personalized song recommendations based on the user's
music preferences, weather conditions, and air quality.

● React.js:

React.js is used to build the user interface components of the website. React.js is a
popular JavaScript library that provides a flexible and efficient way to create
reusable user interface components. The website's user interface is developed using
React.js components such as forms, buttons, cards, and modals. React.js allows
developers to manage the website's state efficiently, making it easier to update and
maintain the website. React.js also provides anefficient way to handle events and
data fetching. React.js allows developers to create reusable event handlers and
datafetching functions, making it easier to handle user events and fetch data from
external APIs. React.js also provides an efficient way to update the website's state
and dynamically render the user interface components based on changes in the
website's state.

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 3.4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE:

1. User Interface (UI):

- Front-end where users interact with the system.
- Displays weather conditions, air quality, and recommended songs.
- Allows users to input preferences and provides feedback.

2. Front-end Components (React.js):

- Utilizes React.js for a component-based structure.
- Components include forms, weather display, air quality, and song recommendations.

3. State Management (React.js State):

- Manages dynamic application states.
- Enables real-time updates to UI components.

4. Data Fetching (Spotify, Rapid Weather, Air Now APIs):

- Uses React.js's "fetch" for API data retrieval.
- Fetches music data, real-time weather, and air quality data.

5. Recommendation Engine:
- Integrates collaborative filtering for music recommendations.
- Applies weather-based strategies for personalized suggestions.

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6. Decision Algorithm:
- Optimizes song recommendations based on user preferences, weather, and
air quality.

FIG 3.1 Weather Harmony System Architecture

7. Air Quality Monitoring:

- Monitors real-time air quality using the Air Now API.
- Influences song recommendations based on air quality conditions.

8. Backend Services :
- Handles business logic and user data.
- Enhances scalability and data processing.

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9. External APIs (Spotify, Rapid Weather, Air Now):
- Connects to external APIs for music, weather, and air quality data.

10. Database:
- Stores user preferences and historical data.

11. Feedback Mechanism:

- Allows users to provide feedback on recommendations.

12. Deployment Tools (Git, GitHub, Netlify):

- Uses Git for version control, GitHub for hosting, and Netlify for deployment.

3.5SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

HARDWARE

REQUIREMENTS

➢ Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5625U with

➢ Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.35 GB usable)

➢ System type 64-bit operating

system, x64-based

processor

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 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

➢ Operating System:

- Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS: A stable and well-supported Linux

distribution for hosting the server-side application.

➢ Web Framework:
- Node.js with Express.js: A powerful and efficient JavaScript runtime
and web framework for building the server-side application.

➢ Database:
- MongoDB: A NoSQL database for flexible and scalable storage of
user preferences and system data.

➢ Front-end Framework:
- React.js: A declarative and efficient JavaScript library for building
user interfaces, ensuring dynamic and responsive interactions.

➢ API Integration:
- Integration with Spotify Web API, Rapid Weather API, and Air Now
API: External interfaces providing music data, real-time weather updates,
and air quality information for enhanced functionality.

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Functional Requirements:

1. User Authentication:
- User registration and login functionality, including secure password handling.
- User profiles storing music preferences, with an option to link Spotify accounts.
- Password recovery mechanism for forgotten credentials.

2. Real-time Weather Analysis:

- Integration with Rapid Weather API for up-to-date weather conditions.
- Dynamic analysis of temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
- Automatic geolocation detection for accurate weather data.

3. Music Recommendation Engine:

- Collaborative filtering algorithm for music suggestions based on user history.
- Weather-based algorithm aligning genres, tempos, and moods with
weather conditions.
- Customizable recommendation settings for user control.

4. User Input and Feedback:

- Intuitive interface for inputting preferences and exploring recommendations.
- Feedback system for user ratings and comments on recommended songs.
- Social media integration for music preference sharing.

5. Air Quality Monitoring:

- Integration with Air Now API for real-time air quality index data.
- Music recommendations adjusted based on air quality conditions.
- Option for users to receive alerts on significant air quality changes.

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Non-Functional Requirements:

1. Performance:
- System response time under 2 seconds for user interactions.
- Scalability for 100,000 simultaneous users with efficient caching.
- Load balancing strategies for even server traffic distribution.

2. Reliability:
- System availability target of 99.9%, with automated backup systems.
- Redundant servers and failover mechanisms for minimal downtime.
- Monitoring tools for proactive issue detection.

3. Security:
- Secure, encrypted user authentication and HTTPS protocol.
- Regular security audits and updates.
- Role-based access control for data security.

4. Usability:
- Intuitive user interface design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Mobile responsiveness for seamless user experience on various devices.
- Accessibility features for users with disabilities.

5. Compatibility:
- Cross-browser compatibility for major web browsers.
- Adaptation to different screen sizes and resolutions.

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 CHAPTER 4
IMPLEMENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1 FEASIBILITY STUDY

The feasibility study for the proposed weather-based music recommendation system
examines various crucial aspects to determine the viability of the project. From a
technical perspective, an evaluation of system requirements, development expertise,
and the reliability of external APIs, including Spotify Web API, Rapid Weather API,
and Air Now API, ensures the feasibility of the chosen technologies. Operationally,
user adoption, maintenance and support considerations, and potential training needs are
assessed to gauge the practicality of system implementation. The economic feasibility
is determined through a cost-benefit analysis, ROI projection, and budget allocation for
development, marketing, and ongoing operational costs. Scheduling feasibility involves
evaluating the development timeline, defining milestones, and ensuring the availability
of necessary resources. Legal and ethical considerations focus on regulatory
compliance, intellectual property, and ethical implications related to data usage. Lastly,
environmental feasibility explores sustainability practices and energy efficiency to align
with eco-friendly objectives. The conclusion summarizes key findings, outlines
potential risks and mitigation strategies, and ultimately assesses whether the project is
deemed feasible across technical, operational, economic, schedule, legal, ethical, and
environmental dimensions.

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4.2 DATASET DESCRIPTION

The dataset for the weather-based music recommendation system encompasses three
main components: music data, weather data, and user preferences. The music data
includes essential track information such as track ID, title, artist, album, and release
year, along with audio features like tempo, energy, valence, danceability, and
acousticness. Genre information, popularity metrics, and user interactions like plays,
ratings, and likes/dislikes contribute to a holistic view of music preferences. The
weather data incorporates location details, current weather conditions (temperature,
humidity, wind speed, precipitation), air quality index (AQI) levels, and timestamps.
User preferences involve unique user identifiers, preferred genres, tempo, mood
preferences, historical interactions, and location preferences. Additional considerations
include seasonal variations, special events, user demographics, and device information.
Leveraging data sources like the Spotify Web API, Rapid Weather API, and Air Now
API, the dataset is structured in CSV, JSON, or relational database formats, ensuring
compatibility with the system. Regular updates and robust mechanisms for handling
missing or incomplete data ensure the dataset's accuracy and relevance, forming the
foundation for an effective and personalized music recommendation engine.

4.3 DATA PREPROCESSING

Data preprocessing for the weather-based music recommendation system involves

cleaning the dataset by addressing missing values, removing duplicates, and handling
outliers. Feature selection is employed to streamline relevant attributes, and
normalization ensures numerical features are on a standardized scale. Categorical data
is converted using techniques like one-hot encoding, and data integration ensures
cohesiveness across sources. Temporal and spatial considerations capture variations in
user preferences. Imbalanced data is addressed, and user profiling aggregates historical
interactions for personalized recommendations. The dataset is encoded for machine
learning, and data splitting enables accurate model evaluation. These steps collectively

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lay the foundation for an effective and accurate weather-influenced music
recommendation system.

4.4 TRAINING DATASET

The training dataset for the weather-based music recommendation system is a diverse
compilation of historical user preferences, music features, and weather conditions. It
includes details like preferred genres, mood preferences, and past interactions, creating
a nuanced understanding of the relationship between music choices and weather. Music
features such as tempo and energy, along with weather metrics like temperature, form
integral components. Time stamps capture temporal patterns, and encoded data ensures
machine learning compatibility. Aggregated user profiles offer insights into evolving
preferences over time. This dataset is crucial for training machine learning models,
enabling them to discern patterns and relationships to provide accurate and personalized
music recommendations based on historical and current weather conditions. Regular
updates maintain adaptability and accuracy.

4.5 TEST DATASET

The test dataset for the weather-based music recommendation system is a distinct set of
data used to evaluate the performance and generalization ability of machine learning
models trained on the training dataset. Comprising user interactions, music features,
and concurrent weather conditions, the test dataset mirrors real-world scenarios to
assess the model's predictive accuracy. Each entry in the dataset represents a unique
instance of user preferences and music choices linked to specific weather conditions.
The test dataset is separate from the training dataset, preventing the model from
overfitting to known data. It provides a benchmark for evaluating how well the
recommendation system adapts to new or unseen combinations of user preferences and
weather conditions. Regular updates and diversity in the test dataset ensure robust
evaluations of the recommendation system's performance over time.

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4.6 ALGORITHM AND MODULE DESCRIPTION

1. Decision Algorithm:

- Description: Core algorithm determining music recommendations.

- Functionality:

- Utilizes machine learning to predict user preferences.

- Considers genres, historical interactions, and weather.

2. User Interaction Module:

- Description: Facilitates user communication with the system.

- Functionality:

- Allows preference input and feedback.

- Provides a user-friendly interface.

3. Data Processing Module:

- Description: Preprocesses and integrates data.

- Functionality:

- Cleans, integrates data from APIs.

- Applies encoding for ML readiness.

4. Real-Time Weather API Module:

- Description: Interfaces with Rapid Weather API.

- Functionality:

- Retrieves current weather data.

- Ensures up-to-date information.

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 5. Machine Learning Model:

- Description: Drives decision algorithm predictions.

- Functionality:

- Uses collaborative filtering and regression.

- Adapts to changing user preferences.

6. Feedback and Refinement Module:

- Description: Captures user feedback for system improvement.

- Functionality:

- Gathers feedback on recommended songs.

- Integrates feedback for model refinement.

7. User Profile Management Module:

- Description: Maintains and updates user profiles.

- Functionality:

- Aggregates historical interactions.

- Updates profiles based on user input.

Each component plays a vital role, collectively creating a system that offers
personalized and dynamic music recommendations based on user preferences and real-
time weather conditions.

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4.7 RESULT ANALYSIS

A weather station is a device that is used to measure various atmospheric conditions

such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, and air pressure.
The data collected by a weather station can be used to monitor weather patterns,
forecast weather changes, and even predict natural disasters.

FIG 4.1 ADMIN PROFILE

The admin page (FIG 4.1) of a weather station project typically includes features such
as user authentication, data visualization, and system configuration. User authentication
allows the project administrator to control access to the system and ensure that only
authorized personnel can view or modify the data collected by the weather station. Data
visualization tools can be used to display the collected weather data in various formats
such as charts, graphs, and maps. This can help the administrator to analyze the data
and identify patterns or trends over time.

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 FIG 4.2 USER HOMEPAGE

Bar charts (FIG 4.2), on the other hand, use rectangular bars of varying lengths to
represent data values. In the context of a weather station project, a bar chart could be
used to display the average temperature or rainfall amounts over a period of time, with
each bar representing a specific time interval such as a day, week, or month

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 FIG 4.3 CURATED SONGS LISTED IN THE SPOTIFY

The user page (FIG 4.3) entails a comprehensive and personalized user experience.
Starting with an accurate prediction of the user's local weather, the system provides
intricate meteorological details, with a focus on factors like humidity. Leveraging this
weather data, the project tailor’s music recommendations to align with the prevailing
atmospheric conditions. Users receive not only precise meteorological insights but also

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curated music selections that harmonize with the weather, enhancing the overall
auditory experience. The integration of controllability adds an interactive layer,
empowering users to potentially influence the recommendations, thus fostering user
engagement and satisfaction. This holistic approach transforms the act of music
selection into a dynamic and context-aware process, where the interplay between
meteorological predictions and personalized music curation creates a uniquely
responsive and enjoyable listening environment for users.

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 CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSIO
N

In conclusion, the "Analyzing Meteorological Data for Curated Music Selections"

project represents an innovative fusion of meteorological data analysis and music
curation, aiming to redefine the way individuals experience and engage with music in
correlation with weather conditions. The integration of the Rapid Weather API ensures
real-time access to accurate meteorological data, contributing to the precision of
personalized music recommendations. The decision algorithm, powered by advanced
machine learning techniques, dynamically adapts to user preferences influenced by the
atmospheric ambiance. The user interaction module and feedback mechanism create a
user-centric experience, allowing individuals to actively shape their musical journey.
The project's interdisciplinary approach not only enriches the music listening
experience but also highlights the profound impact of weather on our daily lives. As
technology continues to evolve, this project stands at the forefront of leveraging data
analytics and AI to deliver a seamless and enjoyable musical journey tailored to the
ever-changing weather patterns and user preferences. Ultimately, the project envisions a
harmonious convergence of meteorology and music, adding a unique layer of
engagement to the digital experiences of users.

5.1 FUTURE ENHANCEMENT

Future enhancements for the project include advanced machine learning models,
geospatial considerations for localized alignment, inclusion of additional weather
parameters, dynamic user profiles, multi-modal experiences, collaborative playlists,
adaptive learning algorithms, and integration with smart home devices. These
improvements aim to refine the user experience, provide a deeper understanding of
individual preferences, and create a more adaptive and immersive music listening
journey in sync with both weather conditions and evolving user behaviors.

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 APPENDIX-A (SAMPLE CODING)

"use client";
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

export default function Home() {

const [weatherData, setWeatherData] = useState(null);
const [link, setlink] = useState("");
const songs = [
{
weather:
"Mist", song: {
links: ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY"],
},
},
{
weather:
"Rain", song: {
links: ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyz456"],
},
},
{
weather:
"Clouds", song: {
links: ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=def789"],
},
},
{
weather:
"Snow", song: {
links: ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghi101"],
},
},
];

useEffect(() => {
if (navigator.geolocation) {
navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(async (position) =>
{
const { latitude, longitude } = position.coords;

const options = {
method: "GET",
url: "https://rapidweather.p.rapidapi.com/data/2.5/onecall",
params: {
lat: latitude.toString(),
lon: longitude.toString(),
},
headers: {

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"X-RapidAPI-Key":

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 "db926bcf8amshaa3e2318c802638p113ea8jsn2d9a70c27c91"
, "X-RapidAPI-Host": "rapidweather.p.rapidapi.com",
},
};

try {
const response = await axios.request(options);
setWeatherData(response.data);
} catch (error) {
console.error(error);
}
});
}
}, []);

useEffect(() => {
if (
weatherData &&
weatherData.current &&
weatherData.current.weather &&
weatherData.current.weather.length > 0
) {
const currentWeather = weatherData.current.weather[0].main;
const matchingSong = songs.find(
(song) => song.weather === currentWeather
);

if (matchingSong) {
setlink(matchingSong.song.links[0]);
} else {
console.log("No matching song found for the current weather.");
}
}
}, [weatherData]);

return (
<section className="text-center">
{weatherData ? (
<div>
<h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">
Weather for your current location
</h2>
<div className="bg-blue-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow-lg">
<h3 className="text-xl font-semibold">
Current Temperature: {weatherData.current.temp}°C
</h3>
<p>Humidity: {weatherData.current.humidity}%</p>
<p>Wind Speed: {weatherData.current.wind_speed} m/s</p>
<p>Link: {link} </p>
</div>
</div>
) : (

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 <p>Loadingweatherdata...</p>
)}
</section>
);
}

Appendix B– (Sample Output)

FIG 5.1 CURATED SONGS LISTED IN THE SPOTIFY

This React application fetches the user's current weather based on geolocation, using
the Rapid Weather API. It dynamically displays temperature, humidity, wind speed,
and a music link tailored to the weather condition. The music link is selected from a
predefined array. The user experiences a seamless transition with a loading message
during data retrieval, offering a personalized and engaging interface that combines real-
time weather information with music recommendations.

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