1. Effectiveness of the Telemetric
Flood Monitoring Device
Harold A. Caparida
Jhun Bryan V. Cenabre
Raldey T. Lape
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Computer Engineering Department
College of Engineering Education
University of Mindanao
September 7, 2013

2. Statement of the Problem
Specifically, to attain the following objectives:
• To determine the average values using the
following parameters for the floating sensor
design:
a) Water level:
• Actual Reading;
• Displayed Reading; and
• Transmitted Reading
b) Response time of the system
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3. Statement of the Problem
• To determine the average values using the following
parameters for the ultrasonic sensor design:
– Water level:
• Actual Reading;
• Displayed Reading; and
• Transmitted Reading
– Response time of the system
• To determine the physical specifications of the designs,
namely:
– Floating Sensor; and
– Ultrasonic Sensor
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4. Statement of the Problem
• To identify the cost to develop the designs,
namely:
– Floating Sensor; and
– Ultrasonic Sensor
• To determine if there exists a significant
difference in the actual, displayed and
transmitted values of the water level reading
for the floating sensor design.
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5. Statement of the Problem
• To determine if there exists a significant
difference in the actual, displayed and
transmitted values of the water level reading
for the ultrasonic sensor design.
• To determine if there exists a significant
difference in the response time of the system
for the floating sensor and the ultrasonic
sensor designs
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6. Table 1. The Average Values of Parameters Using the Floater Design
Parameters Averages
a) Water Level
Actual Reading 121.50 inches
Displayed Reading 121.50 inches
Transmitted Reading 121.50 inches
b) Response Time 24 seconds
Table 2. The Average Values of Parameters Using the Ultrasonic Sensor
Parameters Averages
a) Water Level
Actual Reading 87.50 inches
Displayed Reading 87.50 inches
Transmitted Reading 87.50 inches
b) Response Time 359 seconds
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7. Table 5. The Costs to Develop the
Designs
Design Development Cost
Floater Design ₱ 8296.50
Ultrasonic Sensor Design ₱ 7680.00
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8. Table 6. Analysis of Variance on Water Level Readings using the Floater Design
Source of
Variation
df SS MS
F – value
Computed Tabular
Between
Groups
2 0 0 0 3.59
Within Group 17 42 072.41 2 474.85 α = 0.05
Total 19 42 072.41
Table 7. Analysis of Variance on Water Level Readings using the Ultrasonic Design
Source of
Variation
df SS MS
F – value
Computed Tabular
Between
Groups
2 0 0 0 3.59
Within Group 17 21 820.32 1 283.55 α = 0.05
Total 19 21 820.32
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9. Table 8. t-test Result Comparing Floater Design and
Ultrasonic Sensor Design on Response Time in Seconds
Response Time
in seconds of
n Mean
T – Value
df Decision
Computed Tabular
Floater Design 20 24 2.246 1.711** 24 Reject
Sonar Design 6 359
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10. Conclusion
The following are the conclusions of the researchers on testing
the effectiveness of the telemetric flood monitoring device:
• In water level reading of floating sensor design,
NO significant difference, H01 accepted
• In water level reading of ultrasonic sensor design,
NO significant difference, H02 accepted
• In response time between designs,
HAS Significant difference, H03 rejected
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11. Recommendation
For the further studies, the proponents suggest
the following recommendations:
• The testing on the response time on the
messaging to multiple recipients;
• The online application of the device’s status;
and
• The addition of more trials for a more precise
and accurate data gathering.
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