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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

e-ISSN: 2395-0056

Volume: 10 Issue: 04 | Apr 2023

p-ISSN: 2395-0072

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Railway Track Geometry Surveying System Jaiswal Mamta Navratan1, Raorane Sakshi Sanjay2, Vardam Nihar Sanjay3, Vasistha Mukti Ramesh4, Prof. Nandkishor Narkhede5, Prof. Santosh Kamble6 1,2,3,4 Students, Department of Electronics EngineeringShah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College

Mumbai 400088, India

5,6 Professors, Department of Electronics EngineeringShah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College

Mumbai 400088, India ----------------------------------------------------------------------***----------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract- This paper represents design and A. Hardware Specifications implementation of Railway Track Geometry Surveying System. On Railway tracks, any time the track strikes due to weather conditions, floods, earthquake, cyclone, etc. accidents happen. Nowadays most of the systems have some limitations, for example if a bridge or track is damaged, then that information goes to railway authority people, they notify and inform the corresponding trains which will take more time informing them.

1. ESP32: The ESP32 microcontroller is a costeffective System on Chip (SoC) that is ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) systems requiring connectivity. It is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it a versatile choice for building IoT applications. In comparison to the ESP8266, which is suitable for Wi-Fi connectivity only, the ESP32 offers additional features such as high-resolution ADCs, DACs, serial connectivity, and more.

So, to avoid delays and save time, our proposed system will immediately notify and inform the current train coming on the track through wireless medium using GPS and GSM module. This project is useful for avoiding the accident due to track geometry changes.

The ESP32 microcontroller includes the ESPWROOM-32 module, two rows of IO pins (15 pins on each side), a micro-USB connector for power and programming, enable and boot buttons for reset and flashing, and power and user LEDs (red and blue, respectively, connected to GPIO2). These features make the ESP32 microcontroller a unique and powerful choice for IoT projects.

Keywords: GSM Module, ESP32 Microcontroller, ESP32 Camera, GPS Module, Ultrasonic Sensor, Railway Tracks.

INTRODUCTION

The Indian railways provide the most affordable and convenient mode of passenger transportation, catering to both long-distance and suburban traffic. However, the occurrence of accidents on railways is often attributed to factors such as railway track crossings, uneven tracks, and undetected cracks. Therefore, there is a pressing need for robust, efficient, and safe technologies for detecting cracks in railway tracks and ensuring proper alignment. Our project proposes a dynamic approach to railway track geometry and crack detection, utilizing sensor technology and a GPS tracking system. The ESP32 microcontroller is employed to control and coordinate the activities of the device. This innovative solution aims to send alert messages along with the geographical coordinates of the detected cracks, enabling prompt action to rectify the issue and ensure track safety.

II. METHODOLOGY

Fig.1 ESP32 Microcontroller

This section discusses about hardware and software used, development and working of the proposed system.

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