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Design And Construction Of A Fleet Tracking System Using GPS-GSM

Electrical Electronics Engineering | Engineering

A Fleet Tracking System utilizing GPS-GSM technology involves the development and implementation of a sophisticated network infrastructure aimed at monitoring and managing multiple vehicles in real-time. This system integrates GPS (Global Positioning System) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technologies to track the location, speed, and other relevant data of each vehicle within a fleet. Through GPS, precise location coordinates are obtained, while GSM facilitates data transmission and communication between the vehicles and a centralized server or control center. The design process encompasses the development of hardware components such as GPS modules, GSM modules, and onboard computers, along with software applications for data processing, visualization, and analysis. Construction involves the physical installation of these components within each vehicle and the establishment of communication channels for seamless data exchange. The Fleet Tracking System enhances operational efficiency, enables route optimization, improves security, and facilitates timely decision-making for fleet managers, thereby optimizing fleet performance and enhancing overall productivity.

ABSTRACT

Fleet tracking and locking system installed in the fleet or ship, to track the place and locking engine ignition when there is burglar occurrence.

The place of the ship identified using Global Positioning system (GPS) and Global system mobile communication (GSM). These systems constantly watch a moving fleet or ship and report the status on demand. When the theft identified, the responsible person send SMS to the microcontroller, then microcontroller issue the control signals to stop the engine ignition. Authorized person need to send the password to controller to restart the vehicle and open the door. This is more secured, reliable and low cost.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

PROBLEM STATEMENT
AIM/OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
METHODOLOGY
PROJECT ORGANISATION

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

SURVEY OF THE RELATED WORK
OVERVIEW OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
HOW GPS DETERMINES A POSITION
TYPES OF ANTI THEFT SYSTEMS FOR CARS
REVIEW OF GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

SYSTEM OPERATION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION
EQUIPMENTS AND TOOLS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF PROJECT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
PCB LAYOUT
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
CIRCUIT OPERATION
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 TEST AND RESULT ANALYSIS

SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
ANALYSIS
FINAL RESULT

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Security, especially theft security of ship in common parking or sailing places has become a matter of concern. An efficient marine automotive security system is implemented for anti-theft using an embedded system integrated with Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM).This proposed work is an attempt to design and develop a smart anti-theft system that uses GPS and GSM system to prevent theft and to determine the exact location of ship. The system contains GPS module, GSM modem, Infrared sensors, 8051 microcontroller, shock sensor and fire sensor. GPS system track the current location of ship, there are two types of tracking used one is online tracking and other is offline tracking. GSM system is also installed in the ship for sending the information to the owner of the vehicle because GPS system can only receive the ship location information from satellites. In case of accident this system automatically sends the message for help to ones relatives. The preventive measures like engine ignition cutoff, fuel supply cutoff, electric shock system (installed on steering wheel) and paint spray system are installed in the ship which is controlled using user or owner GSM mobile. The utilization of temperature sensor is being carried out the specific end goal to acquired the vehicle engine temperature which changes our the estimation of temperature into electrical signal the remote modules has GPS module on the moving ship to recognized the present position and to be exchange by GSM with different parameters procured by the car information port as the sms to the beneficial station the location information is sent in the form of SMS contain latitude and longitude and speed information .The owner of the ship or location can be trace using internet through google map. This frame work transitive data to the client and help to keep eyes on vehicle even when the ship is lost , once the ship is stole the data is given by the ship manager for the future handling .The owner can lock or unlock his/her vehicle with the help of SMS. This complete system is designed taking in consideration the low range ship to provide them extreme security.

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

These day’s marine robbery cases are higher than any other time, it has gotten to be fundamental to give a ship a superb security with the main solid hostile to burglary gadget. Ship focal locking framework guarantees the best ensure to secure your vehicle from various types of burglary cases. It is a ship security gadget that offers fantastic insurance to your ship. However this framework couldn’t demonstrate to give complete security and openness to the ship in the event of burglary. So a more created framework makes utilization of an inserted framework focused around GSM innovation. The outlined and created framework is introduced in the ship. Whether one is holder of single vehicle or in excess of 1000, Ship Tracking System (VTS) is an answer for spot, track and secure your portable resources. Combination of high-affectability GPS units in vehicle following frameworks has empowered these gadgets to work in different varieties of situations, for example, characteristic ravines, urban gulches and much under substantial foliage, the length of system scope is solid. Right now GPS vehicle following guarantees their wellbeing as voyaging. This ship following framework found in clients ships as a burglary counteractive action and salvage gadget. Ship manager or take after the sign emitted by the following framework to place a victimized ship in parallel the stolen ship rate going to diminished and pushed to off. In the wake of exchanging on the motor, engine can’t restart without consent of watchword. This framework introduced for the four wheelers, Vehicle following generally utilized as a part of naval force administrators for war fleet administration capacities, directing, send off, ready for and security. The applications incorporate observing driving execution of a guardian with a teenager driver. Ship following frameworks acknowledged in shopper vehicles as a burglary avoidance and recovery gadget. In the event that the burglary recognized, the framework sends the SMS to the vehicle holder. After that ship manager sends the SMS to GSM modem appended to the controller, issue the important signs to stop the robbery. The principle point of the present exploration work is to outline and create a shrewd and strong security framework for vehicles that can avert robbery and give data on mischances. The framework being produced through the present work utilizes GPS and GSM innovation and can be made moderate so it can be utilized as a part of ease ship even in bikes and vehicles.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

Commercial fleet operators are by far the largest users of vehicle tracking systems. The main objective of this work is to design a device that is used for operational functions such as routing, security, dispatch and collecting on board information.

These are also used for fire detector in large vehicles like train, bus etc. because the vehicle like ship contains large number of people and the sending alert of fire accident can save many lives.

The objectives of this project are in military, navigation, automobiles, aircrafts, fleet management, remote monitoring, remote control, security systems, tele services, etc.

Fleet monitoring
Vehicle scheduling
Route monitoring
Driver monitoring
Accident analysis
Geo-fencing geo coding

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

This study will enable us to prepare of fleet tracking system in various ships, so that thefts and accidents could be minimized and location as well as speed of ship could be managed by the owner.

1.5 PROJECT APPLICATION

The objectives of this project are in military, navigation, automobiles, aircrafts, fleet management, remote monitoring, remote control, security systems, tele services, etc.

Fleet monitoring
Vehicle scheduling
Route monitoring
Driver monitoring
Accident analysis
Geo-fencing geo coding

1.6 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Currently almost of the public having an own vehicle, theft is happening on parking and sometimes sailing in secured places. The safety of vehicles is extremely essential for public ships/fleet. Fleet tracking and locking system installed in the vehicles / fleet, to track the place and locking the ship. The place of the vehicle identified using Global Positioning system (GPS) and Global system mobile communication (GSM). These systems constantly watch a moving ship and report the status on demand. When the theft identified, the responsible person send SMS to the microcontroller, then microcontroller issue the control signals to stop the engine motor. Authorized person need to send the password to controller to restart the ship and open the door.

1.7 METHODOLOGY

Detailed methodology to be used for carrying out the study: The proposed system is used for positioning and navigating the vehicle with an accuracy of 10 m. The Exact location is indicated in the form of latitude and longitude along with the exact Navigated track on Google map.

The system tracks the location of particular vehicle and sends to users mobile in form of data and also to microcontroller. The arrived data, in the form of latitude and longitude is used to locate the Vehicle on the Google maps and also we can see the output on the LCD.

This vehicle tracking system takes input from GPS and send it through the GSM module to desired mobile/laptop using mobile communication. Vehicle Tracking System is one of the biggest technological advancements to track the activities of the vehicle. The security system uses Global Positioning System GPS, to find the location of the monitored or tracked ship and then uses satellite or radio systems to send to send the coordinates and the location data to the monitoring centre. At monitoring centre various software’s are used to plot the Vehicle on a map. In this way the ship owners are able to track their ship on a real-time basis. Due to real-time tracking facility, fleet tracking systems are becoming increasingly popular among owners of expensive ships.

1.8 PROJECT ORGANIZATION

The work is organized as follows: chapter one discuses the introductory part of the work, chapter two presents the literature review of the study, chapter three describes the methods applied, chapter four discusses the results of the work, chapter five summarizes the research outcomes and the recommendations.