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Abstract
The Smart Ferry for Tourist Monitoring System is an advanced technological solution designed to enhance the safety, communication, and sustainability of ferry services for tourists. This system integrates multiple innovative components to provide real-time passenger tracking, seamless communication, and environmentally friendly propulsion. Passengers are registered upon boarding through an RF tag system connected to a NodeMCU, with data automatically logged into Google Sheets for accurate tracking and record-keeping. Onboard, an Arduino Uno equipped with a NEO 6M GPS module monitors passenger locations, switching between GPS tracking and communication modes as needed. In communication mode, the system facilitates real-time interaction through the "Tourister" Android app, where messages are transmitted using Bluetooth and LoRa technology for both short- and long-range communication, ensuring continuous connectivity even in remote areas. The passenger devices are equipped with an Arduino Nano and powered by a rechargeable battery that can be charged wirelessly, through USB Type-C, or via solar panels, with a Battery Management System (BMS) to manage the power supply. This design ensures uninterrupted operation of the device throughout the journey. In addition to advanced communication and monitoring capabilities, the ferry integrates a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) thruster, an environmentally friendly propulsion system that minimizes water pollution and noise, protecting marine life. By combining cutting-edge technology with green energy solutions, the Smart Ferry system offers a sustainable solution.
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Copyright © 2025 SELVAGANAPATHI P. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
