ydroDRIZZLE: Hydrological Detection Technology of Rainfall and Flood with
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Integrated Response Information of Zonal and Zero-Latency Emergency Alert
Research Proposal
A
Presented to the Faculty
Of
Pililla National High School
Pililla, Rizal
S.Y 2024-2025
haoran Lee G. Antonio
S
Mark Ejon De Guzman
Cid C. Muño
z
Ashthea Nadine S. Sincioco
Rich Hillary Vidanes
Research Proponents
October 2024
SUMMARY
The Philippines is a country classified as an archipelago situated near many
bodiesofwater.Duetoitsgeographicallocation,itispronetomanytyphoons,which
generally produce heavy rains and flooding of large areas. Throughout history, the
Philippines has borne witness toanaverageof20tropicalcyclonesperyear,earning
its reputation as one of the most cyclone-prone countries in the world, according to
the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA).Thisresultsinheavycasualtiestohumanlifeanddestructiontocropsand
properties.Therefore,thismotivatedtheresearcherstoprovideasolutionfortheissue
presented above.
TheproposedsolutionpresentedbytheresearchersistodevelopaHydrological
Detection Technology of Rainfall and Flood with Integrated Response Information of
Zonal and Zero-Latency Emergency Alert entitled HydroDRIZZLE for early detection
and alerts duringtropicalcyclonesandfloodattacks.Aneffectiveearlyfloodwarning
system can be beneficial to the communityandactasaprecautionaryactionforthe
victimsinpreventinglossoflives,traumafromdisaster,andpropertydamage.SMSis
an effective alert communication tool that can disseminate the information to flood
victimsinaparticulararea.Thisoutcomewillhelpinfuturepredictionsofwaterlevel
behavior. From the findings that will be made, the objectives of the project will be
successfully achieved, where the circuit completely functioned. The data has finally
been sent via GSM mobile, where it act as a modem for the system. All three float
switchsensorsaredetectingallthewaterlevelthatconsistofalertlevel,moderaterisk
level and high risk level. Finally, data from input sensor and Arduino Uno
microcontroller reached at the control center.
BACKGROUND
The Philippines is a country classified as an archipelago situated near many
bodies of water. Due to its geographical location and being exposed to the Western
Pacific Ocean, particularly at the center of the Pacific Typhoon Belt, it is prone to
many typhoons, which generally produce heavy rains and flooding of large areas.
Throughout history, the Philippines has borne witness to an average of 20 tropical
cyclonesperyear,earningitsreputationasoneofthemostcyclone-pronecountriesin
the world, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical
ServicesAdministration(PAGASA).Thisresultsinheavycasualtiestohumanlifeand
destruction to crops and properties.
Recently,thetyphooncalledYagi,knownbythelocalsasEnteng,dealtalotof
casualtiesinourcountry.Thetyphoonbroughtheavyrainsandfloodingthatcauseda
lot of casualties, such as landslides, destruction of buildings, structures,crops,and
death.TheregionsaffectedbythetyphoonareIlocosRegion,CagayanValley,Central
Luzon,CALABARZON,Bicol,WesternVisayas,andEasternVisayas(PCAARRD,2024).
ThetyphoonEntenghitsthehighestwindof360km/hin10minutesand480km/h
in 1 minute; the flood level reached tire level, was marked as Signal No. 4, has 18
recorded deaths, and has lasted 8 days since the day it was formed on August 31,
2024.
The region IV-A, also calledCALABARZON,hassufferedgreatcasualtiesalong
withtheothersaidregions.Oneoftheprovincesinthisregion,Rizal,iswherePililla,
our hometown, is. Our town received massive casualties, as some streets and
barangays experienced flooding that caused devastation to some of our locals,
destroyingtheirclothes,andsomeunfortunatelygottheirhomesdestroyedaswellas
citizenswhoreceivedasaresultofthecasualties.TheBrgy.Imatong,Brgy.Hulo,and
Brgy.WawareceivedthemostdestructionbecausetherisingwatersinLagunadeBay
Laguna Lake overflowed and caused anundeniablyterriblefloodtothesebarangays.
Some were fortunate and survived, but some were unfortunate and died. After the
landfall of the typhoon, the aftermath of the heavy rains and flooding was
catastrophic;theresidentsofourtownfoundtheirclothes,householdbelongings,and
valuables covered in mud.
This effect was caused by a lack of preparation bythepeopleduetoalackof
awarenessandalertnessofthecomingtyphoon.Intimesofcalamity,preparationcan
saveusall,butwiththelackofawarenessoralertnessofthecalamitycomesthelack
of preparedness. If only they were more aware of the danger that could happen,the
amount of losscouldhavebeenreduced.Astheysay,preventionisbetterthancure.
Therefore,thismotivatedtheresearcherstoprovideasolutionfortheissuepresented
above.
BENEFICIARIES
The following might benefit from the study:
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA). This study will benefitthe PAGASA in terms of monitoring
and tracking weather conditions and statistics. It provides real-time data about flood
levels and rainfall count, which is essential for prevention and preparation.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
This study will help the NDRRMC, as they are in charge of preventing and reducing
disasters from happening. This study may prove helpful to them as it will give them
accurate information on the weather and disaster conditions which will improve their
response coordination.
Community. This study will benefit the community, particularly in the
municipality of Pilill;, this provides valuable and convenient information for flood
detection and monitoring.
Households. Household owners will benefit from this study, as they will be
alertedtoweatherconditions,specificallyrainfallintensityandfloodlevels,whichcan
be convenient for preparation.
Future Researchers. This study will serve as a valuable resource for future
researchers interested in conducting a study inasimilararea.Thisstudycouldalso
oversee the development of more advancedtechnologiesfordetectionandmonitoring
of rain and flood.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
The proposed solution presented by the researchers is to develop an
Hydrological Detection Technology of Rainfall and Flood with Integrated Response
Information of Zonal and Zero-Latency Emergency Alert entitled HydroDRIZZLE for
early detection and alerts during tropical cyclones and flood attacks.
The researchers will be using a developmental research design wherein the
prototype undergoes a structured process of design, testing, and improvement. The
rainsensorandultrasonicsensorwilldetecttheintensityofrainfallaswellaslevelsof
flooding,andtheArduinowillprocessthisdata,whichwilltriggertheSIMmoduleto
send real-time SMS alerts to pre-designated contacts. Simultaneously, the DFPlayer
generates an alarm sound for immediate, on-site response. Each component is
evaluated under various environmental conditions to assess itseffectivenessinearly
fire detection.Feedbackfromeachtestcycleinformsnecessaryadjustments,suchas
optimizing the sensor's sensitivity or ensuring reliable SMS transmission. This
approach ensures that the system is both functional and adaptable to different
scenarios, continually improving through iterative development stages.
Todeveloptheprototype,theresearcherwillutilisethefollowingparts:Arduino
Uno R3, GSM SimModule800L, DFPlayer Mini, rain sensors,ultrasonicsensors,and
speakers.
The system will be carefully assembled by connecting the Rain and
Ultrasonic sensors, SIM module, and DFPlayer to theArduino,witheachconnection
made according to datasheets to ensure proper functionality. The system was then
powered using an external power source. The Rain and Ultrasonic sensors were
programmed to detect rainfall intensity and flood levels; the SIM module was
configured to send SMS alerts to a designated number, andtheDFPlayerwassetto
trigger audio warnings. Using the Arduino IDE, code was written to continuously
monitorthetwosensors.Theresearcherswillcreateanalgorithmthatwillbesuitable
for the system. Once the system will be built, testing will be conducted to measure
how quickly it could detect rainfall intensity and flood levels as well as send SMS
alerts.Followingtesting,furtherfine-tuningwillbecarriedouttoimprovethesystem's
responsiveness and reliability.
Thisresearchstudyfocusesonachievingthefollowingaspects:(1)createarain
and flood detection system by developing an algorithm that works withtherainand
ultrasonic sensors and Arduino to accurately identify rainfall intensity and flood
levels;(2) measurehowquicklythesystemrespondstorainandfloodandtrackhow
long it takes for users to receive SMS alerts once theyaredetected;and(3)buildan
effectivesolutionusingeasilyaccessiblecomponentslikeArduino,rainandultrasonic
sensors, and SIM modules.
ILLUSTRATIONS, FIGURES AND CHARTS
Quantity
Components
Price
1
Arduino UNO R3
369.00
1
GSM Module Sim800L
349.00
4
Rain sensor
111.00
1
Ultrasonic sensor
111.00
1
DFPlayer Mini
99.00
1
0.5W Mini Speaker
185.00
1
Voltage Regulators
220.00
30
10 cm Jumper wires
100.00
1
Acrylic Case
371.00
1
1¼ PVC tube
70.00
1
4GB SD Card
120.00
1
Globe Mini SIM Card
50.00
1
Breadboard
84.00
5
Resistors
17.00
TOTAL
2,256
Figure 1.Estimated Expenditure of the HydroDrizzlesystem
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