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3 Embedding circuit into a traffic reflector and testing its resiliency

Figure 3.9 Flowchart on how to make the device resilient

Resiliency is defined in this study as being able to withstand shock without permanent rupture or system failure. This process will be applied to the wireless sensor nodes in order to achieve and maintain resiliency. Figure 3.9 shows a flowchart to achieve resiliency. Procedures on how to make the device resilient: 1. Place a thin layer of foam surrounding the sensor nodes as supplementary shock absorber. 2. Secure with a steel (more economical and sturdy) housing enabling the wireless sensor to resist high impact or shock. 3. Apply zinc all over the steel blank in order to prevent rusting. Maintaining the safety for road users is also very essential in this study. Therefore, the last objective is not just to apply resilient quality but also to provide reliable road reflectors on the wireless sensor nodes. Road reflectors encourage safe driving in order to control and guide motorists on the road. Almost all traffic signs use Retro reflective sheeting, which is designed to reflect some of the light from vehicle headlights back to the driver so that the sign will be visible at night. Retro reflection is the returning of light from a given surface directly back to its light source. For that reason, the wireless sensor nodes will be embedded on road reflectors as shown in Figure 3.10. This will be placed in a line, along the centre of the road to ensure that motorists can see where they are placed on the road and avoid an accident.

Figure 3.10