HEAT WAVE PROPOSAL

OFFERED BY: HeatWave .

CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK

Group 7: Yezeed, Luccas, Ron

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Executive Summary

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Heatwave is an app created to utilize cutting-edge drone technology equipped with heat wave scanners to detect potential fires and alert citizens in nearby areas giving them a head start to action within a case of a fire, ensuring their safety and well-being. 

Our technical approach stems from:

• Data collection

• Data Oreoircessubg
• Feature Engineering
• Model Selection
• Model Training
• Real Time prediction
• Intefration with App 
• Continous Monitoring and improvement 
• Scalability and Reliablilty 
• Security and Privacy

In order to manage Heatwave we plan on make sure we meet the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, and quality control. As well as continuously improving and adding onto the app in order to ensure quick and efficient data gathering, while also informing the surrounding area of the occurrence. With this management it allows the Heavewave App to be user friendly and a crucial tool to any future wildfire occurrences in california.

Table Of Contents

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1. Introduction
2. Problem Statement & Background
3. Objectives
4. Project Design 
5. Project Management
6. Deliverables
7. Budget
8. Team Qualifications

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1. Introduction:

Heatwave is designed to be a protective companion amidst the scorching heat of California, where relentless sunshine and frequent wildfires pose significant threats. Our innovative app uses advanced drone technology, equipped with thermal scanners, to identify potential fire hazards. By alerting nearby residents early, Heatwave provides crucial time for them to respond in the event of a fire, enhancing their safety and security. Additionally, users can report emerging or existing fires through the app, prompting immediate assistance from relevant emergency services like the fire department. This timely intervention aims to mitigate fires swiftly, preventing them from escalating.

2. Problem Statement  & Back ground Info:

Wild Fires cause extensive harm, including loss of life and property damage, while significantly degrading air quality with harmful particles and gases that pose health risks, especially to vulnerable groups. They devastate ecosystems, killing wildlife and altering landscapes, and the destruction of vegetation leads to soil erosion, which can wash away fertile topsoil and increase sediment in waterways, impacting aquatic life and water quality. Wildfires also contribute to climate change by releasing large amounts of greenhouse gasses and destroying forests that act as carbon sinks. 

WildFires in California such as the one in 2018, there were a total of  7,948 wild fires that occurred, 1,975,086 Acres of land burned, and more than 24,000 buildings destroyed. With all these Wildfires occurring, with land and buildings being destroyed, more than 100 lives were taken.  It was one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire seasons in California. Due to the extensive amount of damage that has been caused from these wildfires it lead us to create HeatWave, an app that uses advance drone technology in which can help inform HeatWave users and firefighters about wildfires (2018 Fire Season | Welcome to CAL FIRE. (2018). Ca.gov.)

(2023, July 26). The Journalist’s Resource.)

3. Objective

The objective for creating “HeatWave” is to be able to act swiftly and enhance wildfire preparedness, making us more responsive in California by taking advantage of cutting edge drone technology equipped with thermal imaging to detect early signs pertaining to wildfire. Our Heatwave app aims to deliver real-time, location-based alerts to citizens, communities and emergency services, significantly reducing response times and improving evacuation efficiency.By using our  advanced drone technology and our community engagement, the app helps to safeguard lives, properties, and natural resources, ultimately contributing to a more resilient community against the threat of wildfires. Additionally, the app is built to scale with increasing user adoption and evolving technological landscapes, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability making it more user friendly and trusted.The Heatwave team commits to continuous improvement through regular updates based on user feedback, recommendations, new scientific research, and technological advancements. Furthermore, we plan to make the app serve as an educational platform, offering users valuable information on fire safety practices, prevention tips, and emergency preparedness to foster a well-informed and proactive community.

4. Project Design

Our project design revolves around the Features and Functionalities, and Maintenance

and Updates. We want to focus on the drone control interface and the autonomous flight paths, as this allows us to have drone operators control drone positions and maintain proper positions, while autonomous flight paths allow for consistent patrolling for high risk areas using GPS and heat sensors and such. With the drones up and running we plan on using heat wave detection systems by equipping drones with thermal imaging cameras and heat sensors and detect unusual heat signatures which can indicate a fire. One of the more important parts of our project would be the alert system, we plan on sending alerts to HeatWave users. In addition to detecting heat waves and such, we plan on using weather forecasting satellites to help increase the validity of our data. With all the data and alert systems we also plan on working hand in hand with the local California fire Department in which they will automatically get notified about the nearest emergency when a potential fire is detected. We also plan on running some testing such as simulated Testing in which we test drone detection and alert systems in simulated environments.

And beta testing where we release a beta version to a limited audience to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

5. Project Management

While we start over time we plan on improving and discovering new ways to become 

more efficient. Such as faster ways of collecting data and informing the fire department and users around california. Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, and quality control as well as making updates to fix any new updates or citizen recommendations. All these factors play a crucial role when it comes to making the App Heatwave user friendly and the future lifesaver to any future wildfires within  California. We also plan on improving scalability and Flexibility in which we develop a scalable infrastructure by developing an infrastructure that can handle an increasing amount of data and user load as the app’s adoption grows. While also adding flexible response mechanisms which adapt the app’s alert and response systems to cater to different types of fires and emergency scenarios, enhancing its usefulness across diverse conditions.

6. Deliverables

HeatWave plans on delivering information distribution using cutting-edge drone technology with heat wave scanners to quickly and accurately spot fire dangers across California. The app analyzes real-time data and uses smart algorithms to tell the difference between normal heat sources and potential fires. When a threat is detected, it immediately sends alerts to nearby residents through the HeatWave app. These alerts include precise fire locations and practical safety advice right on users’ smartphones.

By merging innovative technology with active community engagement, HeatWave empowers Californians to react promptly and stay safe in the face of wildfires.

7. Budget 

1.  Equipment Procurement:
   1. Sensors: $600,000
   2. Drones: $300,000
2. Software Development:
   1. Backend Infrastructure: $75,000
   2. Frontend Interfaces: $60,000
   3. Predictive Algorithms: $80,000
   4. Quality Assurance: $35,000
3. Maintenance and Updates: 
   1. Ongoing Maintenance: $60,000
   2. Software Updates: $40,000
4. Marketing Outreach:
   1. Digital Marketing Campaigns: $80,000
   2. Outreach Events: $30,000
   3. Partnerships: $40,000
5. Server Hosting and Data Storage:
   1. Cloud Server Hosting: $70,000
   2. Data Storage: $30,000

    6. User Interface Design: 

3. UI Design: $30,000
4. UX Design: $20,000

   7. Training and Support:

5. User Training: $30,000
6. Customer Support: $20,000

Estimated Total Spending: $1,500,000

8) Team Qualifications

Qualifications: 

Our team is a group which consists of computer engineers dedicated to improving our company, Heat Wave. We prioritize efficiency and excellence in developing the Heat Wave app and its accompanying system, ensuring optimal functionality and precision. Through repeated equipment updates, data analysis, and accurate predictions, we plan to deliver consistent and reliable outcomes.

Management:

 As we grow, we focus on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. We wish to seek innovative methods, such as data collection and fast communication with California’s fire department and users. Emphasizing compliance, quality control, and responsiveness to citizen feedback, we strive to make Heat Wave not only user-friendly but also a vital tool in combating wildfires across California.

Technical Approach: 

Our technical strategy encompasses comprehensive data collection in many ways including drones, satellites, and ground sensors. After preprocessing to remove noise and standardize formats, we extract relevant features for machine learning model training. Through careful model selection, trial and error and real-time prediction algorithms, we aim to integrate our predictive capabilities seamlessly into the Heat Wave app. Continuous monitoring, scalability, security measures, as well as user privacy protection are key components of our approach, improving the company’s status and name.