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  • Effective ambient monitoring is crucial for safety in industrial settings handling hazardous materials.
  • Existing systems may lack portability, affordability, or integrated location tracking capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-cost, portable sensor node for detecting hazardous chemical gas and vapor leaks.
  • To integrate an indoor positioning system (IPS) for real-time leak location tracking.
  • To enhance worker safety and infrastructure protection through advanced monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an array of sensors for gas, vapor, and particle detection.
  • Integrated ultra-wideband (UWB) technology with an Internet of Things (IoT) processor for location tracking.
  • Employed Wi-Fi for real-time data transmission and a Python-based monitoring server.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated accurate hazardous gas detection and location tracking capabilities.
  • Successfully issued leak warnings for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) up to 500 microliters.
  • Achieved positional accuracy of approximately 50 cm in environments with minimal signal obstruction.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers an effective, low-cost solution for real-time hazardous gas leak detection and localization.
  • The integration of UWB IPS enhances safety protocols in chemical laboratories and industrial sites.
  • This portable sensor node technology significantly improves ambient monitoring and emergency response.