DOPPLER-MICROWAVE-RADAR BASED VITAL SIGN DETECTION FOR HUMAN PRESENCE IDENTIFICATION

Abstract

Natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, and building collapses pose significant challenges for searchand-rescue operations. In such catastrophic events, survivors are often trapped under rubble and debris, and traditional rescue methods, which primarily rely on manual labor and human intervention, tend to be slow, labor-intensive, and potentially dangerous. These methods can take hours or even days to locate survivors, drastically reducing the chances of survival, especially when every minute counts. To address these challenges, this project introduces an innovative rover that leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way we approach disaster response. The rover is designed with multiple sensing capabilities, including microwave sensors, thermal imaging, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and IoT (Internet of Things) integration, enabling it to detect and locate trapped individuals efficiently in real time. By utilizing a combination of advanced sensors and communication technologies, the rover can map out the disaster site, detect heat signatures, penetrate the ground to locate buried individuals, and transmit crucial data to a centralized control system for analysis.