Simple multi-sensors wireless network for temperature, magnetic and nuclear radiation monitoring

Amira A. Abu Talib, Safaa M. R. El-Ghanam, Sanaa A. Kamh and F. A. S. Soliman

Advancement in Science and Technology Research
Published: December 17 2015
Volume 2, Issue 4
Pages 77-88

Abstract

In this paper, the design and applications of a very simple multi-sensors network for environmental monitoring was presented. In this concern, the design is based on using a smart radio serial transceiver module (RF1100-232), microcontroller (PIC16F877), stationary sensors (temperature; LM-35, gamma-ray; GSP-3, and magnetic; CS-3) and solar cell power supply as an example, although the proposed node can carry up to eight detectors. The system was proved to accurately measure temperature in the range up to 150°C, radiation up to around 60,000 cps, and magnetic strength for iron objects with volume ranges from 0.4 to 30 cm³. Finally, the proposed system was provided with an alarm facility that is at any instant, as the measured value surpasses the pre-determined normal value, the system sends out the corresponding message alarm and reported the measurements continuously.

Keywords: Sensors, environmental, transceiver module, microcontroller, gamma-ray, magnetic, temperature, power supply, solar cell.

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