Development of Wireless Sensor Network For Slope Monitoring

An increase in the number of landslides in Malaysia, especially during
monsoon season, has caused extensive damage to property and lives. The latest
tragedy on 21'1 May 2011, which claimed 16lives of innocent orphans, has become
an indicator that a capable real-time monitoring system is crucial in order to avoid
this terrible incident from happening again. This report highlights the deployment of
Wireless Sensor Network interfaced with suitable sensors for slope monitoring. The
sensors include rain gauge, accelerometer, inclinometer, force sensor and pressure
sensor. The system is designed to collect the data from the sensors, transmit it to the
base station, present the data with graphical representation and interprets the data so
that suitable decision can be made. This decision will determine the level of warning
that will be declared. Along with the prototype, a slope model will be built to
demonstrate the event of landslide. This project is expected to be able to perform a
real-time monitoring on the slope and collects relevant data so that appropriate
warning can be raised if necessary.