International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 12 Issue: 11 | Nov 2025 www.irjet.net
e-ISSN: 2395-0056 p-ISSN: 2395-0072
IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLDIER HEALTH AND POSITIO RACKING SYSTEM USING GSM MODULE Chethan K 1, Gowtham R 2, Jeevan P J 3, Manikanta Nayaka H N 4Dr. Aswathappa P 5 *1*2*3*4 Student, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation, BIT, Bengaluru,
Karnataka, India. *5 Associate Professor and HOD, Department Of Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering, BIT,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. ----------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------ABSTRACT Implementation of Soldier Health and Position Tracking System Using GSM Module is a technology-driven solution designed to monitor the real-time health status and location of soldiers deployed in the field. This system integrates a GSM module with GPS and biomedical sensors to continuously track vital parameters such as heart rate, body temperature, and location coordinates. The collected data is transmitted to a central monitoring unit via GSM, enabling military personnel to ensure the well-being and safety of soldiers. In case of abnormal health readings or distress situations, an automatic alert system notifies the control centre for immediate action. This system enhances operational efficiency, improves response time during emergencies, and provides crucial insights for mission planning and soldier safety. Keywords: Soldier, Monitoring, GPS, GSM, Sensors, Tracking, Wireless Communication.
I. INTRODUCTION The Soldier Health and Position Tracking System is an advanced embedded technology designed to enhance the safety, monitoring, and efficiency of military operations. In the modern battlefield, real time monitoring of a soldier’s vital parameters such as body temperature, heart rate, and location plays a crucial role in ensuring their wellbeing and effective command coordination. This system integrates sensors with GPS and GSM modules to continuously collect and transmit health and positional data to the control center. By doing so, commanders can make timely decisions during missions, identify injured or fatigued soldiers, and provide immediate medical or tactical support when needed. Moreover, this system bridges the gap between soldiers in the field and the base station through reliable wireless communication. Using GPS for accurate location detection and GSM for seamless data transmission, the system ensures continuous situational awareness even in remote or hostile environments. It not only improves individual soldier safety but also enhances mission success by providing strategic insights to military leaders. Overall, the Soldier Health and Position Tracking System represents a vital step toward intelligent defense solutions that prioritize both operational efficiency and human safety.
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METHODOLOGY
The methodology employed in the Soldier Health and Position Tracking System focuses on the integration of biomedical sensors, GPS tracking, and GSM-based communication to ensure real-time monitoring of a soldier’s health and location during critical missions. The system operates through the following sequential steps, ensuring continuous observation of health parameters and immediate communication during emergency situations. Step 1: Initialization Process Upon powering on, the system begins the initialization of its core components, which includes:
Arduino UNO: Controls and processes the data from various sensors. Pulse Sensor(MAX30102): Monitors the soldier’s heart rate and detects abnormal pulse variations. Temperature Sensor (LM35): Measures the soldier’s body temperature to identify fever, overheating, or hypothermia. GPS Module (Neo 6m): Tracks the robot’s location for GPS accuracy and emergency alerts. GSM Module (SIM800/SIM900): Sends emergency alerts, health readings, and GPS location to the control room via SMS.
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