IoT Based System for Accident Detection, Monitoring and Landslide Detection Using GSM in Hilly Areas

Abstract

This paper described the detailed study for the detection and monitoring of accidents in hilly areas. In the past few decades, road accidents are a major cause of death in suburban hilly areas. These accidents not only affect the life of the destitute but also affect the lives of others. Over the last few decades, hilly areas are now ideal locations for holidays, hence an adequate number of travellers are moving towards hill stations for enjoying free time. This movement also invites accidents to occur due to bad driving skills, blind turns, overspeeding, etc. Also, during the peak time of holidays, abrupt climate change occurs and leads to heavy rainfalls, which are the major cause of landslides. As a result, the loss of life of travellers and blocked roads affecting transportation of necessary goods occur in hilly areas which affect the development and living of other people. Internet of Things (IoT) system may be a better solution to detect monitor and prevent these accidents and landslides. IoT system consists of sensors, actuators, a powerful micro-controller, and a network interface. This system detects and monitors accidents and landslides and informs the command centre about the location. Implementation of the IoT system helps us to lower the accident rate and easily locate the affected areas of landslides using global service for mobile (GSM) or Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) connectivity. It is always a challenging task for a rescue team to locate the exact area of an accident and carry out life-saving operations.