Sensor node development for street lighting monitoring system

Abstract

The paper presents the development of a low cost sensor node for street lighting based on the criteria needed by the industry. The function of the sensor node is to sense or detect the motion or movement of an object or a car. The sensor node will act or response when it detects an object moving past its position or location. The street light will turn on and transmit data to another pole. Once the object has passed the sensor node, the light will turn off. The paper focuses on the development of a cost effective sensor node. This sensor node will save the power supplied to the light by preventing it from turning on all night. This will also help to reduce maintenance cost and save on power consumption.