Wireless acquisition of seismic activity using ZIGBEE with SMS notification

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jingel A. Tio

Defense Panel Chair

Lawrence Yasay Materum

Defense Panel Member

Gerald P. Arada
Enrique M. Manzano

Abstract/Summary

Thousands of earthquakes occur every day in the Philippines. These earthquakes are monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) using seismometers. The problem is these seismometers are expensive. The development of the country's own sensors is on hold due to a small number of researchers and lack of support. The current sensor network needs an upgrade and more sensor nodes for the study of seismology.

The purpose of this study was to create a wireless, low cost and low power system that will monitor the seismic activities and will send a notification message when a strong earthquake is detected. The system uses an accelerometer as a means for measuring the seismic activity, a Zigbee for wireless communication and a GSM module for sending a notification message. The system created was placed on a Shaking Table that simulated an earthquake from magnitude of 3 up to the magnitude of 8. The test indicates that the system can recognize the strong seismic movements and will be able to last up to 90 days before the battery runs out.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15532

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

186 leaves : col. ill.; 28 cm.

Keywords

Seismology; Earthquakes--Philippines

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