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Arkadiusz Adamczyk¹, Maciej Klebba¹, Mariusz Wąż²

¹Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Polish Naval Academy, Śmidowicza 69 Str., 81-127 Gdynia, Poland.

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Summary

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This study developed an underwater magnetic sensor network (UMSN) for effective intrusion detection in challenging aquatic environments. The system achieved over 90% detection rates, offering a scalable and cost-efficient security solution.

Keywords:

magnetic sensors underwater sensing and detection underwater surveillance

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Area of Science:

Environmental Monitoring
Sensor Networks
Security Technology

Background:

Traditional surveillance systems struggle in complex aquatic environments like riverbeds and vegetated areas.
There is a need for robust, adaptable, and cost-efficient monitoring solutions for sensitive regions.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and evaluate an underwater magnetic sensor network (UMSN) for intrusion detection.
To assess the system's performance in diverse and challenging environmental conditions.
To demonstrate the potential of UMSN as a scalable security solution.

Main Methods:

Integrated Anisotropic Magnetoresistance (AMR)-based magnetic sensors with MEMS accelerometers.
Employed extensive calibration techniques to correct magnetic distortions (hard-iron and soft-iron).
Conducted field tests in controlled and real-world scenarios, including river sections and shorelines.

Main Results:

Achieved intrusion detection rates consistently above 90%.
Demonstrated an average response time of 2.5 seconds and a maximum detection range of 5 meters.
Confirmed reliable performance under adverse weather conditions (fog, rain).

Conclusions:

UMSN offers a scalable and cost-efficient solution for monitoring sensitive aquatic areas.
The system effectively addresses limitations of traditional surveillance methods.
This research provides a practical framework for enhancing security in critical regions using magnetic sensor technology.