Island Hopping Boats Tracking and Distress Call Alerting System Based On Lora Technology
Island Hopping Boats Tracking and Distress Call Alerting System Based On Lora Technology
Island Hopping Boats Tracking and Distress Call Alerting System Based On Lora Technology
ALERTING SYSTEM BASED ON LORA TECHNOLOGY
A Design Project
Presented to the Faculty of College of Engineering
University of Cebu – Lapulapu and Mandaue
Mandaue City
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
By
ANTASUDA, VAN
BARRIENTOS, MICHAEL JOHN
CABALHUG, VERLIN GRACE
DOROY, FLORIE MAE
Engr. Joseph Manbert Mendez
Adviser
OCTOBER 2019
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Title Page
ISLANDHOPPING BOATS TRACKING AND DISTRESS CALL
ALERTING SYSTEM BASED ON LORA TECHNOLOGY
A Design Project
Presented to the Faculty of College of Engineering
University of Cebu – Lapulapu and Mandaue
Mandaue City
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
By
ANTASUDA, VAN
BARRIENTOS, MICHAEL JOHN
CABALHUG, VERLIN GRACE
DOROY, FLORIE MAE
Engr. Joseph Manbert Mendez
Adviser
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OCTOBER 2019
Approval Sheet
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Abstract
[1.]
The research work is concise and generally summarizes the activities duly
carried out in the design and implementation of IslandHopping Boats Tracking and
Distress Call Alerting System Based on LoRa Technology. [2.] The system is designed to
track the exact location of a boat and to be able to send a distress call alert and it provides
positioning information. The system will also inform where the islandhopping boat is
and where it has been. The system uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) in order to
device that can send a distress call signal to the user equipment. The boat will be
equipped with a device set with sensors, a GPS, a solar panel and a LoRa transceiver with
the aim of enabling the transmission of their realtime positions and other additional
metrics to the base station placed on the roof of the base office, Mactan Engano Port
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Detachment Coastal Office for a stable connection of data transmission to the remote user
software, a satellite buoy will be planted to a specific area across islands of Olanggo to
Mactan Engaño Port. The system will be using a LoRaenabled monitoring unit that will
be placed on top of the tracked boats.
The Administration itself have announced that currently the unavailability of a
tracking system for islandhopping boats is an issue for the safety of tourist in local
islandhopping venture. Maritime accidents in lightweight boat category usually happens
in islandhopping boats, it has raised the bar of being the highest probability of accidents.
Although the Philippine Coast Guards observe proper conduct of law, accidents are really
inevitable and it can happen anywhere.
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Table of Contents
Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Abstract iii
Table of Contents v
LIST OF FIGURES vi
LIST OF TABLE/CHARTS vii
CHAPTER 1 1
1.1 Rationale 1
1.2 Theoretical Background 3
1.3 Statement of the Problem 4
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1.4 Significance of the Study 5
1.5 Research Methodology 6
1.6 Research Environment 6
1.7 Research Subjects 6
1.8 Research Instrument 6
1.9 Research Procedure 7
1.10 Gathering of Data 7
1.11 Treatment of Data 7
1.12 Definition of Terms 7
LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF TABLE/CHARTS
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CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Scope
1.1 Rationale
Communication from land to the sea have become advance, because of this, long range
strategies to large motor vessels. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, lightweight boats are
faroff from the technology used by large motor vessels. Due to the adversity of
transmission conditions within lightweight boats, such as island hoping boats and fishing
boats, communication between sailors and operators are inadequate to establish a stable
communication. Currently island hoping boat operators can contact their sailors by using
a handheld transceiver called very high frequency radio (VHF). With this kind of
communication, a secure and stable communication would not be established because
whenever the sailor or operator is out of range from the connection, communication
between the operator and the sailor will be disrupted. Communication between the
operator and sailor is disrupted by interference of other radio frequencies. Although,
radio transmission technologies have rapidly evolving, communication over lightweight
boats are still slowpaced because it is not strictly required by the authorities, lightweight
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boats should have at least a tracking system that can help them navigate, monitor and
communicate with sailors.
In this study, the researchers aim to provide a tracking system for islandhopping
boats, apparently, due to the nonexistence of a tracking system for any kind of
lightweight boat, Philippine Coast Guard rescue operators have arduous rescue operations
because of long time duration of identifying the exact coordinates of the boat to be
rescued. In order for the rescue operators to respond quickly to those emergencies and
avoid accidents such as death and missing passengers we have come up with a system
that can track, monitor and send a distress call signal for islandhopping boats. Currently
the technology being used by local islandhopping operators are very high frequency
radios (VHFR), this equipment is recommended by the Maritime Industries Authorities
boat will be prohibited to depart from the port. The advantage of our system that it has
hopping boats to their operators. VHFRs are high consumer of power, charging the
device is beyond option after departure from the shore,
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1.2 Theoretical Background
Philippines has captured the attention of tourists from all over the world because of its
unique combination of natural and manmade attractions. [5.] The island’s prime
attraction are whitesand beaches and spectacular diving, chiefly off the northern tip of
Cebu at Malapascua and down on the southwest coast at Moalboal. Due to the
breathtaking sceneries from the sea, there are a lot of activities involving exploring the
sea such as diving and islandhopping. Often times accidents can happen upon doing
outdoor activities, but we always want to ensure maximum security most especially when
we are having fun.
Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Industries Authorities has affirmed the
nonexistence of a practical system that can help them monitor islandhopping boats.
Tracking and Monitoring System Based on LoRa Technology for Lightweight Boats
The system designed and implemented by the group of Ramon SanchezIborra
had claimed that maritime communications are really challenging due to the adverse
transmission conditions and the lack of preprovide infrastructure for supporting long
range connectivity with land. Communication in high seas are usually covered by satellite
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links that are expensive and lead to high power consumption. However, in areas closer to
the shore
Rules and Regulations to govern the accreditation of motorized boat/banca engaged
in tourism activities and services
regulations to govern the accreditation of motorize boat/banca specifically for 20 gross
tonnage (GRT) and below and are engaged in tourism activities and services. Standard
requirements for motorized boats in tourism activities and services must correspond
according to the type and physical appearance of the vessel to be registered, it helps to
provide the right equipment and accessories for the boat. Every boat must be able to
provide a lifesaving and firefighting equipment and facilities, it must be able to procure
an adequate number of life vest as specified in the MARINA Certificate of Inspection to
be given and worn by passengers upon boarding, lighting signals and radio equipment,
VHF with capability on 156.8/156.3/156.6 MHz Motorized boats must also provide a
waste disposal bin to help lessen water pollution and protect local reserve.
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1.3 Statement of the Problem
The main problem of this research is that maritime authorities has not procured a
serviceable tracking system for islandhopping boats. The problem areas are as follows:
vision.
2. Late Response of Rescue Operators.
3. Colo rum islandhopping boats sailing to sea.
1.4 Significance of the Study
The study will benefit the following people as it will give them a clearer view of
the Islandhopping boats Tracking and Distress Call Alerting System.
answer problems affecting Philippine registered islandhopping boats. The system will be
a great help for them because this system can be directly registered to their records.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). To enforce the legislated laws promulgated
by the Maritime Industry Authority. The system will help them monitor islandhopping
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boats upon departure and arrival of the boats. With the system itself, easy distress call
signals sending can be implemented.
The IslandHopping Boat Sailors. To have an insurance to their passenger for
cooperating with MARINA and PCG in assuring safety in every travel. With the system
aide, they could give insurance to their passenger that they could travel with ease.
The Passengers. To have an assurance of safety conducted from the MARINA
and PCG. With system, they can assure that their safety is the main priority of the island
hopping operators.
The Operators. To monitor the safety the islandhopping boat passenger, sailor
and crew on board the boat. With the system’s tracking and distress call alerting system,
safety procedures are observed, the business can be noticed
1.5 Research Methodology
The method used for this research is the Correlative Design.
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1.6 Research Environment
The research will be conducted at Hilton Port Mactan where the respondents
islandhoping business is currently located.
Located at Punta Engano Rd, Lapulapu City, Cebu.
1.7 Research Subjects
The respondents of the study are composed of islandhoping business operator
and # of sailor under employment of
1.8 Research Instrument
The following questionnaires were used by the researchers in gathering the data:
1.8.1 Maritime Related Information Questionnaire. This questionnaire is a 10
regarding the availability of any kind of system that can track and receive
distress signals for islandhopping boats.
1.8.2 IslandHopping Operators Questionnaire. This questionnaire is a 10
regarding the approval of full cooperation upon deployment of the system
with the islandhopping boat operators.
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1.9 Research Procedure
The researchers contacted the Maritime Industries Authorities Assistant Regional
Head Director and Philippine Coast Guard Assistant Commander to ask for permission to
conduct a study, and to obtain related information related to the case study.
The questionnaires were the main instruments for data gathering which were
covering letter describing the study and indicating the confidentiality of the information
that may be given out by the respondents.
1.10 Gathering of Data
1.11 Treatment of Data
1.12 Definition of Terms
Administration – refers to the ‘Marine Industry Authority’ (MARINA).
AIS – Automatic Identification System; AIS is an automatic tracking system for
large motor vessels.
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Lightweight boats – a category of small boats such as pump boats, motor banca
and islandhopping boats.
PCG – ‘The Philippine Coast Guard’; Philippine Maritime law enforcers.
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