Li-Fi Enabled Gas Detection: A Novel Approach for Navy Ship Safety

The major risk of gas leakages to naval ships and vessels is to both personnel and machinery. Traditional types of gas detectors use fixed wired sensors, which tend to be extremely challenging for maintenance in complex ship contexts. This work addresses applying Li-Fi technology for successful wireless detection of gas leaks. Li-Fi has been employed to measure the gas level in real time, hence enabling fast reaction in case of possible leaks or damage. The foundation of this project is to establish a LiFi-driven communication system in areas where Radio Frequency(RF) communication is restricted and provides safer and more reliable detection system for navy ships. Preliminary results show that in this Li-Fi-based system, accurate real-time gas detection with high speed data transfer in RF challenged environments should be possible. This type of approach not only will increase response times but the need for vast wiring diminishes, hence enhancing effectiveness in maintenance and operational dependability in complex ship spaces.