Published Online:May 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Telecommunications
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJTC020524
Author Name:Melvin Aji and Renju John
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:11
The paper presents the design of an IoT-based system for preventing crop raiding by elephants. It uses state-of-the-art intrusion detection system assisted by a gauge pressure mechanism, using ceramic pressure sensors, pressure mats and related circuitry. It has been reported that use of unscientific high-voltage electrified fences around a crop field can even electrocute elephants. Hence, deterrents must be not only affordable but also nonviolent. The intrusion system alerts a control panel, which in turn sends RF alert to the monitoring hut, which further employs sound-scare techniques. This paper explores the usage of this IoT-based system for an area of 1-10 acres. Probability-based statistics has been used to produce weight-based analytics and prevent false alerts.
The design of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based system to prevent crop raiding by elephants has been long overdue. Such an IoT-based system would enable heterogeneous and distributed smart objects, pressure mats, sensors and panels to connect, communicate and collaborate to achieve the goal of alerting the farmer.