FLOODGUARD: FLOOD ALERT SYSTEM
USING ARDUINO AT TATENAP BRIDGE,
PIAT, CAGAYAN
REASEARCHERS: JEAMARIE G. OCASO
PATRICIA SEMANA
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - JEAMARIE
ANALYSIS - JEAMARIE
Phases of Agile Model
1. Requirements Gathering - JEAMARIE
2. Design of Requirements - JEAMARIE
3. Construction/Iteration - JEAMARIE
4. Testing - PATRICIA
5. Deployment - PATRICIA
6. Feedback - PATRICIA
Chapter IV
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter will present the methods and procedures that will be employed by the researchers in
gathering data and information essential for the development of the "FloodGuard: Flood Alert
System using Arduino at Tatenap Bridge, Piat Cagayan."
ANALYSIS
The meaning of Agile is swift or versatile. The "Agile process model" will refer to a software
development approach based on iterative development. Agile methods will break tasks into smaller
iterations or parts and will not directly involve long-term planning. The project scope and
requirements will be laid down at the beginning of the development process. Plans regarding the
number of iterations, the duration, and the scope of each iteration will be clearly defined in
advance.
Phases of Agile Model
1. Requirements Gathering
The first stage in the project development will be identifying the project scope and requirements.
In this stage, the specific needs of the FloodGuard system will be determined. Subsystem
requirements and unit requirements will all be defined in this phase. If this phase is completed s
uccessfully, it will ensure a smooth workflow for the remaining Agile model phases.
Requirement Specification
This phase will outline the necessary software, hardware, and user requirements needed for the
development and implementation of the FloodGuard system.
HARDWARE:
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Arduino Uno
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Water Level Sensor
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GSM Module (SIM800)

Buzzer
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Solar Panel with Battery Backup

Power Supply (DC Adapter)
SOFTWARE:

Arduino IDE

Windows Operating System

Microsoft Word 2010 (for documentation)
PEOPLEWARE:
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Computer Literate Developers

Local Government Staff (end users)
2. Design of Requirements
After gathering all the necessary requirements, the next step will be designing the system. The
design phase will present the structure of the proposed FloodGuard system, including its physical
and logical framework. The system architecture and alert mechanisms will all be finalized in this
phase.
3. Construction/Iteration
Once the requirements are well defined, the development team will start building the system.
Developers and engineers will work on implementing the functionalities of the FloodGuard
system. The system will undergo different stages of improvement to ensure functionality,
reliability, and efficiency.
4. Testing
Testing will be an essential phase that determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
The FloodGuard system will be tested for:

Functionality Testing: Ensuring that all components (sensors, GSM module, and buzzer)
work as expected.
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System Integration Testing: Evaluating the communication between the hardware and
software components.
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User Acceptance Testing: Local government officials and staff will test the system to
determine its usability and effectiveness in providing flood alerts.
5. Deployment
Once the system is fully developed and tested, it will be deployed at the Tatenap Bridge, Piat
Cagayan. The installation will include placing the sensors in strategic locations and setting up the
GSM module to send alerts. The deployment phase will also involve training the end users (local
government officials and emergency response teams) on how to operate and maintain the system.
6. Feedback
After deploying the FloodGuard system, the final step will be gathering feedback from the users.
Feedback will be collected from the local government, emergency response teams, and community
members. Any necessary improvements and enhancements suggested by the users will be
considered for future updates to optimize the system’s performance.
The Agile model will ensure that the FloodGuard system undergoes continuous improvement,
making it more effective in providing real-time flood alerts to the local government and residents
of Piat Cagayan.