IoT Bushfire Detection#

Power Requirements of Ground-Based Bushfire Detection Devices

Recently, there has been increased interested in the use of ground-based Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for bushfire detection applications. Such a system typically comprises sensors and a gateway to collect information and relay it to a control station. A key requirement of such systems is that devices are optimised for the lowest possible power consumption. This paper will focus on the power requirements of such a system and seek to evaluate the feasibility of various power sources. Power consumption is investigated for various detection methods. This is used to calculate lifetime power consumption for various combinations of detection methods (device configurations) under different operating conditions. Finally, research is conducted into several potential power sources. This concludes with a recommendation for a secondary cell with a solar panel for visual detection methods and a primary cell for all other detection methods.