VEHICULAR POLLUTION MONITORING SYSTEM

Wireless sensors play a crucial role in real- time applications for gathering physical data, making once-impossible measurements attainable through advanced wireless technology. One significant area of focus is air quality monitoring, particularly in urban areas where vehicular pollution, driven by the growing number of vehicles, is a major contributor to deteriorating air quality and severe health concerns. This paper introduces a vehicular pollution monitoring system using the Internet of Things (IoT), capable of identifying vehicles responsible for excessive pollution and measuring various pollutant levels in real time. The system provides regular updates on air quality to environmental agencies, vehicle owners, and traffic authorities, offering seamless access to data via wireless sensors. Building upon this, we propose an enhancement where IoT devices are pre-installed in vehicles by manufacturers, and two mobile applications (Android and iOS) are developed for users and regulatory authorities. Vehicle owners can monitor their emissions, receiving up to three warnings if pollutant levels exceed regulatory limits, with SMS and app notifications prompting corrective action. Failure to comply after receiving warnings results in fines, which can be paid through the Razorpay gateway. Regulatory authorities can monitor user data stored and synced via Firebase, ensuring efficient data management. This upgraded system offers a cost- effective, user-friendly approach to vehicular pollution monitoring and enforcement, ultimately contributing to improved air quality in urban areas.