EEWS-SOS-V2 - Elephant Early Warning System (EEWS) SOS With IR Detection

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EEWS-SOS-V2 - Elephant Early Warning System (EEWS) SOS With IR Detection

The Early Elephant Warning System (EEWS) is an advanced wildlife alert and human–elephant conflict mitigation system designed to provide early detection, rapid warning dissemination, and coordinated ranger response in vulnerable zones such as forest boundaries, agricultural lands, village peripheries, and wildlife corridors.

This upgraded EEWS integrates:
  • 250-meter Long-Range Infrared (IR) Detection Sensors
  • GSM-Based Communication Module
  • Manual SOS Activation Facility
  • Activates a hooter (siren) for audible warning to public
  • Turns ON a high-intensity warning light
  • Sends SMS alerts to pre-registered ranger mobile numbers
  • Alert reported to centralized dashboard for remote monitoring and preventive actions
  • Data logs for incidences for human-elephant conflict/ elephant moments for proactive planning.

The system operates through a hybrid dual-mode mechanism, combining automatic IR-based detection with manual human-triggered activation to ensure maximum reliability and operational flexibility.

Elephant Early Warning System (EEWS) SOS With IR Detection

2.Automatic IR-Based Early Detection Capability

The 250m IR sensor continuously monitors designated wildlife corridors and boundary zones. When a large moving object (such as an elephant herd) interrupts the infrared beam or triggers motion detection, the signal is immediately transmitted to the microcontroller. The system processes this input and activates:

  • High-decibel hooter siren
  • Flashing high-intensity beacon light
  • SMS notifications to pre-registered ranger numbers
  • Alert reported to centralized dashboard for remote monitoring and preventive actions

This early detection mechanism provides valuable lead time for:

  • Ranger deployment
  • Crowd control preparation
  • Preventive crop protection
  • Community warning dissemination

3.Manual Emergency Activation

In addition to automatic sensing, the system supports manual SOS triggering via an authorized ranger call. When a ranger calls the dedicated GSM number:

  • The system validates the caller ID
  • Alarm outputs are activated instantly
  • SMS alerts are dispatched to mapped team members
  • Alert reported to centralized dashboard for remote monitoring and preventive actions
This redundancy ensures that even if automatic detection is bypassed, emergency alerts can still be generated immediately.

4. System Objectives

  • Provide immediate local warning through sound and light
  • Enable fast information sharing among ranger teams
  • Reduce response time during elephant movement events
  • Improve ranger safety and coordination
  • Support human-elephant conflict mitigation
  • Centralized remote monitoring and dashboard for forest team.
5. System Working Principle (With 250m IR Sensor Integration)

The Early Elephant Warning System (EEWS) operates in two modes: Automatic Detection Mode using IR Sensors and Manual SOS Activation Mode using GSM communication. This dual-mode operation ensures continuous monitoring and rapid emergency response.

Automatic Detection Mode (IR Sensor-Based Operation)

Two IR sensor units are installed on separate poles at a distance of up to 250 meters, forming an invisible infrared detection beam across the protected zone such as forest boundaries, village entry points, or agricultural fields.


Manual SOS Activation Mode (Ranger-Based Trigger)

In addition to automatic detection, the system also supports manual emergency activation.

EEWS-SOS-V2 - Elephant Early Warning System (EEWS) - SOS With IR Detection

Key Features, Advantages of the System , and Application Areas Features

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Key Features

  • 250-meter Long-Range IR Sensor Detection System
  • Dual-Mode Operation (Automatic IR Detection + Manual SOS Activation)
  • GSM-Based Communication System
  • One-Call SOS Activation Mechanism
  • Centralized remote monitoring and dashboard for forest team.
  • Audible and visual warning output
  • Multiple ranger SMS notifications
  • Solar-Powered and Low Power Consumption Design
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Advantages of the System

  • Reliable in dense forest environments
  • No false alarms from sensors
  • Works with basic GSM coverage
  • Easy for rangers to operate
  • Cost-effective EEWS solution
  • Enhances ranger safety and public awareness
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Application Areas

  • Forest boundaries near villages
  • Wildlife corridors
  • Ranger camps and check posts
  • Agricultural buffer zones
  • Elephant movement hotspots
EEWS Dashboard: Centralized Monitoring & Response

Dashboard Features, Applications & Key Advantages

1.Elephant Early Warning System (EEWS) Dashboard will show real time Alerts
2. EEWS Dashboard have option where operator can send alert to hardware for different animals by selecting Site ID.
3. Manage Device : user can add new system here
4. User Management : This will be handled by admin of site where he will add new user and new user can add hardware system ID
5. Data Management:
User can download all data of alert , device id , siren activation via excel , CSV and PDF format