A methodology for GPS-based waterlogging prediction and smart route generation

Abstract

This paper describes a system for predicting water logging prone areas in multiple routes. The approach is based on the theory that water tends to accumulate in low-lying areas and hence a route which contains more and bigger basins is more likely to behave worse on a rainy day. Using this basic principle, algorithms are formulated and applied to identify and quantify water logging zones on a route. To prove the effectiveness of the proposed system, the derived confidence scores for multiple routes given by the system are compared to judgements given by human commuters. A view of all possible routes along with quantified estimates of waterlogging confidence scores are rendered in Google map.