Description:India is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, and the country faces natural disasters with a high frequency. The frequency and severity of natural disasters in India vary depending on the region and the time of year. India is the second-most populated country in the world, with a population of over 1.3 billion people. Due to the high population density in many parts of the country, natural disasters can cause significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure. During a natural disaster the people get lost or buried under ruined building or ground.
People can get lost in natural disasters due to various reasons, depending on the type of disaster. Here are some common ways people may become lost in a natural disaster:
routes: During a natural disaster, authorities may issue evacuation orders, and people may be required to leave their homes quickly. However, if the evacuation routes are unclear, poorly marked, or congested, people can become disoriented and lost.
Damage to infrastructure: Natural disasters can cause significant damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, making it difficult for people to navigate or even travel to safety. This can result in people getting lost or stranded in unsafe areas.
Panic and confusion: During a natural disaster Evacuation, people may panic and become disoriented, making it difficult for them to find their way to safety. In some cases, the confusion may be exacerbated by communication breakdowns, misinformation, or rumours.
Changing conditions: Natural disasters can cause rapidly changing conditions that can disorient even those who are familiar with the area. For example, flooding can quickly change the landscape and make it difficult to navigate.
Unfamiliar areas: Natural disasters can force people to evacuate to areas that they are not familiar with, such as emergency shelters or unfamiliar cities. This can make it difficult for them to navigate and find their way around.
India has a high incidence of natural disasters, and unfortunately, many lives are lost each year as a result. Here are some recent statistics on deaths due to natural disasters in India:
Floods: According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), floods accounted for 40% of all the natural disaster-related deaths in India between 2010 and 2019. In 2019 alone, floods caused 1,457 deaths across the country.
Cyclones: Cyclones have caused significant loss of life in India. In 2019, Cyclone Fani caused 89 deaths and affected over 1.6 million people in the eastern state of Odisha. In 2020, Cyclone Amphan caused 98 deaths in West Bengal and Odisha.
Earthquakes: Earthquakes have caused significant loss of life in India. In 2021, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck the north-eastern state of Assam, causing at least six deaths and injuring over 100 people.
Landslides: Landslides have caused loss of life in many hilly regions of India. In 2021, a massive landslide in the state of Himachal Pradesh caused at least nine deaths, and rescue efforts were hindered by heavy rains and difficult terrain.
Smart wearables for rescuers are wearable technology devices designed to assist rescue workers and first responders in carrying out their duties effectively and safely. These devices are equipped with advanced sensors and communication technologies to provide real-time monitoring, tracking, and communication capabilities. Here we have two setup which each rescuer will have one is the smart watch and other one is the rover.
The rover is controlled by the smartwatch present with the rescuer. Controlling rover from a smartwatch is technically feasible. The smartwatch as a remote control, allowing users to navigate the rover, adjust its direction and speed, and take pictures and videos. One advantage of using a smartwatch to control a rover is that it provides a more intuitive and streamlined control interface than traditional remote controls. The small size of the watch screen and the ease of use of the touch screen interface can make it easier to control the drone precisely and quickly. Rover are being used to search for and locate victims in natural disasters. This is because rovers can be sent into areas that are difficult or dangerous for human rescuers to access, such as collapsed buildings, flooded areas, and other hazardous locations. Rovers equipped with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging sensors can quickly scan large areas and provide real-time images and data to search and rescue teams. The data collected by the drone can be used to identify the location of victims, assess their condition, and plan rescue operations. In addition to their ability to quickly scan large areas, Rovers are also relatively inexpensive and can be rapidly deployed, making them an ideal tool for responding to natural disasters. They can be launched and operated by a single person, and can cover a large area in a short amount of time. Overall, using Rovers to search for victims in natural disasters has the potential to save lives and improve the effectiveness of rescue operations. The rovers have additional sensors to find the victims buried under building or ground and sent the exact location to rescuer smart watch.
Smartwatches can be a useful tool for rescuers in natural disasters. Here are some ways that smartwatches could be used in disaster response:
Communication: Smartwatches can be used to communicate with other rescuers and emergency responders, even in areas where traditional communication systems are down. Some smartwatches come equipped with cellular connectivity, while others can connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Navigation: Smartwatches can be used to navigate to and from a disaster zone, as well as to locate specific areas within the zone. They can provide real-time GPS data, maps, and directions.
Health monitoring: Smartwatches can monitor vital signs and other health data of rescuers and victims. This can help rescuers identify those who are in need of medical attention and provide early warning signs of health problems.
Alert systems: Smartwatches can be equipped with emergency alert systems that can notify rescuers or emergency responders if a rescuer is injured, lost, or in danger.
Environmental monitoring: Smartwatches can be equipped with sensors that can monitor air quality, temperature, and other environmental factors that can impact the health and safety of rescuers and victims.
Overall, smartwatches can be a valuable tool for rescuers in natural disasters, providing them with real-time information, communication, and monitoring capabilities that can improve the effectiveness of their response efforts. Importantly all the information from the rover and the health and altering system in the smart watch will be sent to the PC where the other rescuer can keep check on the rescuing process.
, C , Claims:Claim 1: The smart rescue system (Smart watch and Rover) is used to track and detect the victims of some disaster (earthquake, floods etc.) Using microwave sensor and a camera module (ESP-EYE).
Claim 2: The smart rescue system (Smart watch and Rover) is used to track and detect the victims of some disaster (earthquake, floods etc.) as in claim 1, this reasearch explains the setup, requirements and procedure to locate the victims.
Claim 3: The smart rescue system (Smart watch and Rover) is used to track and detect the victims of some disaster (earthquake, floods etc.) as in claim 1,wherein said this research has many advantages:
More efficient.
Time saving .
It helps both victims and rescuers.
Claim 4:The smart rescue system (Smart watch and Rover) is used to track and detect the victims of some disaster (earthquake, floods etc.)as in claim 1,wherein said this reasearch has many applications:
Helps for rescuing the victims in natural disaster.
It can be used in hostile area to assess the surrounding.
It can be for monitoring the health of the rescuers.