GPS and GSM based School bus tracking system

Project Cost: Rs. 10,900

Project Code: 1820

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Description of the project

Children are our most precious resource, but as children, they lack the skills to protect themselves. So it is our responsibility, as parents, teachers, and as a person, to safeguard children and to teach them the skills to be safe. Today, most students are traveling to school by school buses or school vans. Parents think that their kids are safe when they travel by school bus. But are they really safe? There are many common problems such as students getting kidnapped out of school, buses getting delayed in traffic, and your kid being the last one to get down by bus and being alone in the bus. So we can’t exactly say that they are safe with the school bus. What, if it is possible to track the bus? Find out whether they are in trouble. Or even why they are late? And also, are you fed up with calling here and there? School bus tracking system project can be introduced to overcome these problems

Video of Vehicle Tracking System using GPS and GSM modem project

YouTube video coming soon. The video for this project is not available right now, we are planning to upload the video soon. Meanwhile, you can watch videos of other projects in the category of GPS-based projects.

Description of School bus tracking system:

In this project, it will continuously send text SMS to the user containing the longitude and latitude of the location of a school bus. Once the user or parent receives the sms, then by using those data and Google maps the user could easily track the bus. By routing and scheduling process school management will be able to figure out the distance each bus travels, recognize stops where students are being picked up, how long until it arrives, and even the number of students remaining on the bus. And also this will enhance operational efficiency and saves money. The GPS Tracker project is required to improve the safety of school children and remove unwanted money waste.

Traffic at school time is one of the headaches which everyone faces. By enhancing GPS and GSM based School bus tracking system project we can make additional services to society other than school children’s safety. By the daily traffic analysis the bus can sent through the most suitable route which will help to reduce the traffic in the urban areas (one solution to the urban crisis). And also this will enhance operational efficiency and saves money.

GPS School bus tracking device is a compact unit. GPS, and GSM technologies are merged into one device. Being a single piece of hardware, it is relatively effortless to install this device in quick time. The quality of hardware ensures there would be minimum maintenance required and provides the maximum service to the user.

Block Diagram of GPS and GSM based School bus tracking system:

You will get the following documents with this project:

1. Project Report in pdf format and in word format ( .doc or .docx )
2. Circuit diagram
3. PCB layout
4. Microcontroller Program in assembly language
5. Hex file of the Microcontroller code
6. Datasheets of all the components / ICs used in the project
7. Power point presentation / PPT file

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Description in detail:

Similar to various other GPS projects for ece students, this project too play an important role in our life. GPS tracker for school bus consists of a 8051 microcontroller (89s51), GPS module, GSM module, LCD and a keypad.

1. GPS Modem: After GPS module connected to minimum required satellites, it will find co-ordinates of its location and sends those data to microcontroller.
2. Microcontroller: Then the microcontroller sends data to LCD display and GSM module. The microcontroller does all the operations. It handles both input and outputs.
3. LCD Display: LCD displays shows longitude and latitude of location. LCD display basically displays information about position and working conditions.
4. GSM Modem: GSM module sends data via SMS to user. GSM module sends data through GSM network to anywhere in the world.
5. MAX232: Here MAX232 is used to converts signals from serial data.
6. Keypad: It is used to send any one of 4 emergency messages. Keypad can be used by bus driver.

Applications and Advantages of GPS based School bus tracking system:

There are many Applications of GPS tracker for school bus, few of them are listed below:

1. This project has main application in School bus.
2. It can also be used for kids tracking, or we can say human tracking.

Advantages of GSM based school bus tracker using GPS:

1. As mentioned above, it mainly targets child safety.
2. It will save lots of money. By using bus routing and traffic analysis more efficient routes can be found.
3. This project offers navigation, time, attendance, and real-time school bus tracking. By using this, you can stay stress-free and your children are also safe.

Future Development:

1. Accuracy increasing, finding the most efficient route. GPS + GLONASS module can be used instead of GPS module, which will improve the accuracy of the position for < 1m. The glonass module filters unwanted noise signals and it improves the quality of the relevant signal.
2. Wireless Security cameras can be added to the project. By using a security camera, parents or users can monitor their children inside the bus.

Questions and answers about this project:

Question: What is the minimum number of satellites required to find a location?

Answer : 3 satellites (but less accurate).

Question: Why is GSM based transmission very important to this type of project?

Answer : The data needs to be transmitting for long distance. And also it is necessary to do it in wireless. A hi-power transmitter based on radio frequency, satellite based system or GSM base system required. So GSM system is more reliable and low cost.