A web-based communication module design of a real-time multi-sensor fire detection and notification system

Robert Sowah, Abdul R. Ofoli, Selase Krakani, Seth Fiawoo

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a web-based communication module of a multi-sensor fire detection system and notification system. A SIM900 Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module is used to send fire alerts to building owners and the web-based fire notification subsystem in real-time. The web-based notification system is intended for remote notification of fire alerts, allows fire and rescue crew to receive notifications of a fire outbreak in real time. Also implemented was a map based navigation system to guide the fire and rescue crew to the location of a fire outbreak. This component is crucial in areas and situations with less than ideal planning to improve the response times during a fire outbreak. A comparison between the efficiency of the notification system employed by standard fire detectors and the multi-sensor remote based notification approach adopted in this paper showed significant improvements in the form of timely detection, alerting and response.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479922888
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Dec 2014
Event2014 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2014 - Vancouver
Duration: 5 Oct 20149 Oct 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period5/10/149/10/14

Keywords

  • GSM
  • algorithm
  • fire detection
  • multi-sensors
  • real-time
  • web-based

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