IoT Based Incident Control System using Air Quality Index Monitoring System

Abstract

In this paper we are dealing with the measurement of Air Quality using MQ135 sensor along with Carbon Monoxide CO using MQ7 sensor and also provides warning if level of toxic gases rises to a certain dangerous or hazardous level. Now-adays measuring Air Quality Index helps us in getting aware about our polluted environment and inspires us to save it for our future generations. This also warns us that we may not be able to live a healthy life if the air quality is poor. In case of incidents related to toxic gas leaks, like Bhopal Gas Tragedy, many people from the respective locality are usually unaware until it is too late, which results in loss of many lives. Hence, we tried implementing a system using IoT platform which will sense the gases in real time 24X7 and in case of rise in levels of selected gases, it will communicate /alert every individual in the vicinity about the increased levels and accordingly rescue operation may be performed. This may save many lives. We are all aware that our capital city of Delhi is pronounced as one of the most polluted cities around the world recording an Air Quality Index of above 300 PPM. Also, industries nearby are adding to the increased levels. To continuously monitor the health of air, we shall deploy sensors at the desired locations and retrieve data in real time which will be then analysed using ThingSpeak. We are also setting up a dashboard for public so that everyone can come to know about the Air Quality at the location where the system is installed. This system helps us provide warning about any untoward incident occurring at that location.