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PS 26223HARDWAREDisaster ManagementFast Prototype (36h)

Student Innovation

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AICTE Open Innovation: Disaster Management (Hardware) — Flash floods and cloudbursts in remote Himalayan rivers and coastal creeks in India wipe out downstream settlements with zero advance warning because existing river level monitoring stations rely on grid power and fragile cellular towers that fail during heavy storms. Build an Autonomous Solar-Powered, Satellite/LoRa Connected Flash Flood River Gauging Station and High-Decibel Warning Siren Tower featuring non-contact 24GHz radar water-level sensing, satellite IoT messaging, and a 120 dB autonomous siren.

5-Dimension Strategic ScorecardOverall Score: 3.6 / 5.0
Innovation
3.5 / 5
36h Feasibility
4 / 5
Uniqueness
3.4 / 5
Jury Appeal
3.7 / 5
Tech Depth
3.2 / 5
Recommended System Architecture Pipeline
Overhead 24GHz Radar Level Sensor -> Solar Battery Master Unit (STM32) -> Rate-of-Rise Surge Algorithm -> 120 dB Autonomous Siren -> NavIC Satellite Transceiver -> Disaster Command Console
Hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) & Cost BreakdownEstimated component unit economics in Indian Rupee (INR)
Prototype Unit Cost:₹7,120
ComponentSpecificationQtyEst. Cost
TTGO T-Beam ESP32 LoRa Transceiver Board (868MHz)Dual-core MCU with long-range radio capable of 10km off-grid disaster mesh communication1₹2,400
Bosch BMP280 High-Precision Barometric Pressure SensorDetects rapid atmospheric pressure drops preceding severe cyclones and thunderstorms1₹190
Optical Tipping Bucket Rainfall Gauge SensorMeasures continuous precipitation volume to predict flash flood accumulation1₹1,200
Non-Contact Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor (JSN-SR04T)Monitors rising riverbank and bridge flood levels in real time1₹380
High-Decibel 105dB Emergency Piezo Siren & Flashing Strobe BeaconProvides immediate acoustic and optical evacuation alert to local village residents1₹450
10W Monocrystalline Solar Panel with 18650 Li-ion Backup PackEnsures continuous early warning operation even during grid power collapse1₹1,650
IP67 Waterproof Outdoor Sealed Mast EnclosureHeavy-duty weather-sealed housing with stainless steel mounting brackets1₹850
Power Input: Solar + 3.7V Li-ion Battery System
Form Factor: Weatherproof Riverbank / Forest Early Warning Mast Pod
Architecture & Prototyping Strategy: Two-tier presentation strategy: (1) Hackathon Tabletop MVP (~₹2k–₹3.5k) with ESP32 LoRa + ultrasonic sensor in water bucket + piezo buzzer; (2) Off-Grid Disaster Warning Node (~₹7.12k) with TTGO T-Beam LoRa mesh (10km), tipping bucket rain gauge, BMP280 barometer, 105dB siren beacon, and solar power kit.
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Official Government Problem Description
Disaster management includes ideas related to risk mitigation, Planning and management before, after or during a disaster.
AI & PPT Citation Format

Smart India Hackathon 2026 Problem Statement PS-26223: "Student Innovation", Ministry: AICTE. Strategy & Architecture via SIH ONE (https://sihone.pages.dev/ps/26223)

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