AN EFFICIENT DATA LOGGER SYSTEM FOR CONTINOUS MONITORING AND TRACEABILITY OF CARGO: APPLICATION OF GPS AND GSM TECHNOLOGY

Vandana, Wasim G. Madiwale, Nithin Awasthi

Abstract: Data logger is an electronic device used for storing measurement data. It can be used in wide range of embedded logging applications like cold chain traceability, medical lab and clean room, agriculture & greenhouse. The purpose of present paper is to design a low cost data logger prototype suitable for Cold Chain Logistics. In this case, the physical distance between the two regions is the critical factor to be considered. Since this process involves the transportation of goods over longer distance, probability of the freight can be damaged is higher in one of the complex transport operations involved. Generally cold chain logistics involves transportation of perishable goods, medical products like drugs, blood, vaccines which can have their properties affected by temperature changes. With the use of data loggers it is possible to monitor the parameter that may affect the quality of products. The proposed data logger is capable of measuring levels of Temperature (T), Humidity (H), and Carbon monoxide (CO). It is capable of alerting the user regarding the parameter changes using SMS, so that early precaution steps can be taken. The system also incorporates GPS module which enables the live tracking capability of the cargo at any point of time.

Keywords: Data logger, Cold Chain Logistics, SMS, GPS s

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0306105