Firoxio: Forest fire detection and alerting system

Abstract

As the human technology moved further, the risk of natural and man induced catastrophes increase exponentially. One of the most dangerous disasters is fires. In addition to its direct danger on human's lives, fire consumes forests where trees that provide humans with oxygen are destroyed. The risk of fire has increased due to the problem of global warming which appeared in the 1980s. Forest fires represent a constant threat to ecological systems, infrastructure and environmental aspects of a community. This gives rise to the urgent need to detect forest fires as fast as possible. This paper highlights the powerful feature of wireless sensor networks as a potential solution to the challenge of early detection of forest fires. The device presented makes use of various sensors attached, solar recharging mechanism, and wireless data transmission, to fulfill the task in question. These collected data are transmitted to a near central unit where they are analyzed and then uploaded to an online website which contacts the Civil Defense unit if necessary. This website is accessible by the specific authorities in order to take early actions in case of any alert. It is worth mentioning that this system is efficient and green; thus, enforcing the need for its creation.