STV46: Earthquake & Environmental Monitoring & Alerting System (EEMAS)

Wong Kah Seng INTI International College Penang

Hazardous environmental conditions, such as elevated temperatures and humidity, and natural calamities like earthquakes pose substantial threats to global communities. Systems for early identification and alerting are essential for reducing these hazards. To meet these challenges, the Earthquake and Environmental Monitoring and Alarm System (EEMAS) offers a complete and integrated system for continuous environmental monitoring and real-time earthquake detection. To detect seismic activity, EEMAS uses an ESP32 Wi-Fi Module as its central processing unit, which interfaces with a gyroscope sensor and an MPU 6050 accelerometer. A DHT22 sensor is also incorporated into the system to detect a wide range of environmental factors, including temperature and humidity levels. Remote monitoring and notifications are made possible via the ESP32 Wi-Fi module's connection to the Blynk IoT platform. Local alerts are provided through a buzzer and LED indicator. Green for normal conditions and red for detected earthquakes. Remote alerts are sent to users via the Blynk app, ensuring immediate awareness of any hazardous conditions, even when users are not near the system. Testing results also demonstrate the system's capability to accurately detect seismic activity and monitor environmental conditions, triggering appropriate alerts and notifications with detection accuracy above 97% for seismic activity and 98% for high-temperature warnings. The EEMAS project addresses a critical need for early warning systems in disaster-prone and environmentally sensitive areas. EEMAS provides a robust solution for enhancing safety and preparedness by integrating multiple sensors and leveraging IoT connectivity. Future work will focus on expanding sensor capabilities, improving data accuracy through machine learning algorithms, and developing a dedicated mobile application for enhanced user interaction and data visualization.