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ULTRASONIC FLOOD MONITORING SOUND ALERT SYSTEM WITH INDICATORS FOR BRGY. 593 ZONE 58

DISTRICT IV, STA. MESA, MANILA

A Design ProjectPresented to the Faculty of the Institute of Technology

Polytechnic University of the PhilippinesSta. Mesa, Manila

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Diploma in Computer Engineering Management Technology

by

ANGELICA MAE V. ALCANTARATRISHA LEI D. CEPRES

KIM CHARISSE L. DELA CRUZJEANE IRVIN A. FELICIANO

ROBBIE ISIDROELMERTO M. MARTINEZ

MARK ANTHONY A. PANERMARC ANGELO M. VICENTE

February 2015

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Foremost of everything, our sincerest gratitude and praise to GOD Almighty

for His wisdom and blessings bestowed upon us throughout our work.

This thesis would not be possible without the help of some people who have

helped us for our research study in so many ways. To our design project instructor,

Mr. Jose Marie Dipay, who introduced the whole class with the nature of

developmental research and giving us the opportunity to conduct a study regarding

with our field; our sincerest gratitude. His vision, dedication and dynamism inspired

us in some ways. It‘s such a great privilege and honor to work and study under his

guidance.

Moreover, we would also like to express our cordial appreciation to Prof.

Paul Anthony Moron, Diomarch Z. Torrado, Mr. Ivar Mocorro, and Mr. Kevin Daniel

Miraflores by selflessly sharing their knowledgeable thoughts regarding with our

thesis topic. Last but not the least; we can’t thank enough the residents of

Barangay 593 Zone 58 in Sta. Mesa, Manila who spared their time during our

survey by giving their honest answers and comments regarding with our research.

Without them, we would not successfully finish our research work.

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THE PROPONENTS

____________________________ ____________________________ANGELICA MAE V. ALCANTARA TRISHA LEI D. CEPRES

____________________________ ____________________________ KIM CHARISSE L. DELA CRUZ JEANE IRVIN A. FELICIANO

____________________________ ____________________________ ROBBIE ISIDRO ELMERTO M. MARTINEZ

____________________________ ____________________________ MARK ANTHONY PANER MARC ANGELO M. VICENTE

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ABSTRACT

Title: Ultrasonic Flood Monitoring Sound Alert System with Indicators

for Brgy. 593 Zone 58 District IV, Sta. Mesa, Manila

Researchers: Angelica Mae V. Alcantara, Trisha Lei D. Cepres, Kim Charisse

L. Dela Cruz, Jeane Irvin A. Feliciano, Robbie Isidro, Elmerto M.

Martinez, Mark Anthony A. Paner, Mark Angelo Vicente

Degree: Diploma in Computer Engineering Management Technology

Institution: Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Year: 2015

Adviser: Prof. Jose Marie Dipay

The Problem

The main objective of the study is to develop and deploy a system that can

monitor flood levels. In which, it will help to avoid stalled vehicles, stranded

residents and fatality. The researchers have chosen Brgy. 593 Zone 58 District IV,

Sta. Mesa, Manila to be the beneficiary of the Design Project.

Research Methodology

The respondents of the study are the permanent residents of Brgy. 593 Zone

58 District IV, Sta. Mesa, Manila. Fifty (50) residents were chosen to answer the

self-obtained survey questionnaire.

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The instruments used were self-obtained questionnaire. It composed of ten

(10) questions that focuses on the time frame of how fast does floods increased.

Data were gathered through conducting interviews and survey. The researchers

also conducted a small talk with the barangay officials.

There is no sampling method was used in the study.

Findings

Findings revealed that Albina St. and Altura St. which lies in Sta. Mesa,

Manila are the areas where high level floods mostly occur at Brgy. 593 Zone 58.

Findings also revealed that ultrasonic sensor can detect sound breeze of the

strong winds.

Conclusions

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were derived

1. The system can detect water floods with approximate distance range of 450

centimeters.

2. Strong winds that might detect by the system can cause troubles and

interferences with the measurement of water floods, due to the sensor that was

used by the researchers can sense sound waves.

3. Strong hurricanes and typhoons may lead to destruction of the system.

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Recommendations

Based on the conclusions, the following were recommended:

1. The authorities should take an immediate response when calamities are

expected to happen to avoid casualties.

2. The beneficiary must turn the switch ON of the system when storm is

expected to landfall.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE ………………………………………………………………... iCERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL .............................................................. iiACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………………………………... iiiEVALUATION ........................................................................................ ivTHE PROPONENTS ………....……………………………………………. viiABSTRACT ........................................................................................... viiiTABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... xiLIST OF TABLES …………………………………………………………… xiiiLIST OF FIGURES ………………………………………………………….. xiv

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ............................................................................. 1Background of the Study ……………...........................…….. 2Theoretical Framework ………………………………………… 3Conceptual Framework ………………………………………… 5Statement of the Problem ……………………………………... 7Scope and Limitations of the Study ………………………….. 7Significance of the Study ………………………………………. 8Definition of Terms ……………………………………………… 8

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature ………………………………………........... 10Local Literature ………………………………………………… 12Foreign Studies ……………………………………………….... 14Local Studies …………………………………………………... 15Synthesis and Reference ofRelated Literature and Studies ………………………………. 18

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Methods of Research ………………………………………… 19Population, Sample Size and Sampling Technique …………………………………….. 20Description of the Respondents ……………………………. 21Research Instruments …….………………………….……… 21

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Data Gathering Procedure .……………………………………. 22

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTS

Components of the Proposed System ………………………… 23Hardware System Implementation ……………………………. 28Fabrication of the Devices …………………………………….. 32Block Diagram ………………………………………………….. 36Investigation Procedure ……………………………………….. 37Software System Implementation ……………………………. 37Survey Result Analysis........................................................... 38Cost-Benefit Analysis............................................................. 39

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION ANDRECOMMENDATION ………………………………………… 40

BIBLIOGRAPHY ……………………………………………… 42APPENDICES Appendix A (Curriculum Vitae) ………………........................ 43 Appendix B (Program Source Code)……… …………………. 52Appendix C (Survey Questionnaires)… ……………………… 56Appendix D (Barangay Map).................................................. 58Appendix E (Memorandum of Agreement)............................ 60Appendix F (Members Contribution)..................................... 63

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LIST OF TABLES

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Table 4.1. Hardware Components for the Design Project..................... 23

Table 4.2. Software Used in the Design Project.................................... 37

Table 4.3 Frequency of the Respondents.............................................. 38

Table 4.4 Cost Benefit Analysis of Components Used.......................... 39

in the Design Project

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LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 1.1 IPO Model Based on the General System Theory.................... 5

Figure 1.2 Research Paradigm.................................................................. 6

Figure 4.1 Arduino UNO Microcontroller.................................................... 24

Figure 4.2 HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Module Sensor.......................... 25

Figure 4.3 Schematic Flow Control of Ultrasonic Sensor.......................... 27

Figure 4.4 Light Indicators.......................................................................... 27

Figure 4.5 Sound Alarm............................................................................. 28

Figure 4.6 Image of Allocating Solid Wires from Breadboard to

Microcontroller........................................................................ 32

Figure 4.7 Image of Allocating Components to the Universal PCB........... 32

Figure 4.8. Image of Soldering the LED lights to Solid Wire..................... 33

Figure 4.9 Image of Fabrication of the Flood Monitoring System.............. 33

Figure 4.10 Image of Ultrasonic Sensor Enclosure................................... 34

Figure 4.11 Image of Ultrasonic Flood Monitoring Sound Alert System with

Indicators................................................................................ 34

Figure 4.12. Output Model of the Microcontroller and Indicators.............. 35

Figure 4.13 Output Model of the Ultrasonic Sensor................................. 35

Figure 4.14 Flow Diagram of Flood Monitoring System............................ 36

Figure 4.15 Block Diagram of Overall System......................................... 36

Figure 4.16 Screenshot of Arduino 1.0.6 (IDE)......................................... 38

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