21TF05 & MINI PROJECT

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR HILLY AND FOREST REGIONS

PRESENTED BY
AKSHAYA SRUTHI.S (717822T102)
ANBARASAN.M (717822T104)
BALASUNDAR.S.K (717822T113)
ELAKIYA .S (717822T121)
INBANADHAN.S (717822T127)
CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Problem Statement
• Scope
• Objective
• Literature Review
• Methadology
• Conclusion
• Reference

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INTRODUCTION
• The introduction sets the stage for exploring innovative approaches to forest fire
detection, aiming to improve early warning systems, enhance emergency response
capabilities, and ultimately, safeguard precious natural resources and human lives from
the ravages of wildfires.
• An emergency signal for a forest fire alarm system is really important for early detection
and alerting people.
• It could involve using sensors to detect smoke or heat, and then triggering a loud alarm
or sending notifications to emergency services and nearby residents.
• It's all about keeping people safe and preventing fires from spreading.

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PROBLEM STATEMENT

• Forest fires pose significant threats to ecosystems, human lives, and

property.
• Rapid detection and early response are critical in mitigating the damage
caused by forest fires.
• Therefore, the development of efficient forest fire detection systems is
essential to minimize the impact of such disasters.

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SCOPE
• Sensor-based detection: Focus on using a specific type of sensor, such as
a smoke or heat sensor, to detect forest fires in a controlled environment.
• Basic alarm system: Design and implement a simple alarm system that
can generate a loud sound or visual signal when a fire is detected.
• Proof of concept: Create a prototype or simulation to demonstrate how
your system works in a small-scale setting.

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OBJECTIVE

• The objective is to design and implement a sensor-based system capable

of early detection and monitoring of forest fires.
• This involves deploying sensors such as temperature, humidity, smoke
detectors.
• By achieving this objective, the project aims to improve forest fire
prevention, mitigate environmental damage, and enhance the safety of
forested regions and communities.

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LITERATURE REVIEW
• From the moment a fire begins, changes can be felt in the surrounding area.
• These changesfrom the ambient conditions are termed “fire signatures” and manifest
themselves in the formof smoke, heat, light and gas.
• Appropriate detection devices are selected to respond to one ormore of these fire
signatures.
• Such detection devices are the heat detector and the smokedetector.
• These detection device systems are often referred to as the passive system, wherebyit
is a system that does not require any external movement in other word it is a static
device

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METHADOLOGY

Research existing forest fire alarm systems and their methodologies.

Identify the key components required for an efficient forest fire alarm system.
Design and develop a sensor-based system to detect forest fires.
Test the system in controlled environments to ensure accuracy and
reliability.
Determine the appropriate alarm mechanism for alerting people in case of a
fire.
Conduct field tests to validate the system’s performance in real-world
conditions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the system and make any necessary
improvements.
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CONCLUSION
• The problem we aim to solve with our mini project is the lack of an efficient and
timely alarm system for detecting and alerting people about forest fires.
• Current systems may have limitations in terms of detection accuracy and speed,
which can result in delayed response times and increased risks to lives and the
environment.
• Our project aims to develop a sensor-based alarm system that can detect forest fires
early and trigger immediate alerts, enabling faster evacuation and response to
mitigate the impact of fires.

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REFERENCE

• Chen, Y.-H., Lin, C.-Y., & Chen, W.-S. (2012). Forest Fire Detection Using Wireless
Sensor Networks: A Review. In 2012 IEEE International Conference on Automation
Science and Engineering (CASE) (pp. 818-823). IEEE.
• Jin, Z., Li, Z., & Gao, W. (2014). Forest Fire Detection System Based on Wireless
Sensor Networks and GPRS. In 2014 International Conference on Wireless
Communications & Signal Processing (WCSP) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

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