Distributed Seismic Monitoring System based on Raspberry Pi
💡 The Project
Earthquake24 is an innovative distributed seismic detection system that uses a network of Raspberry Pi devices equipped with accelerometer sensors to monitor seismic activity in real-time.
The main goal is to create an early warning network that can detect seismic waves and calculate their propagation direction, allowing areas not yet affected to be warned with precious seconds of advance notice.
⚙️ How It Works
🔍 Detection
Accelerometer sensors on each Raspberry Pi detect seismic vibrations with high precision.
📡 Triangulation
When multiple devices detect the seismic wave, the system calculates the direction and propagation speed.
⚡ Early Warning
Devices in areas not yet affected receive instant notifications to warn people.
📊 Data Analysis
All data is collected and analyzed to improve system accuracy over time.
🔧 Technical Components
Hardware
Raspberry Pi 4/5 - Main processing unit
Accelerometer Sensor MPU-6050 or ADXL345 - Tri-axial vibration detection
GPS Module - Precise time synchronization and geolocation
Connectivity Module - WiFi/Ethernet for network communication
UPS/Backup Battery - Continuous operation during power outages
Software
PythonLinux/DebianMQTTInfluxDBGrafanaNode.js
🎯 System Advantages
Low Cost - Affordable hardware compared to professional seismographs
Scalability - More devices = greater accuracy and coverage
Wide Distribution - Can be installed in homes, schools, offices
Open Source - Open code for community contributions
Early Warning - Potential to save lives through early alerts
Scientific Data Collection - Contribution to seismic research
🚀 Roadmap
Phase 1: Prototype with 3-5 devices in test area
Phase 2: Development of triangulation and direction calculation algorithms
Phase 3: Push notification and SMS system
Phase 4: Web dashboard for real-time data visualization
Phase 5: Network expansion with 50+ devices
Phase 6: Integration with national alert systems
📧 Want to Participate?
Earthquake24 is a project under development. If you're interested in contributing as a developer, researcher, or beta tester, contact us!