Arduino-Based System For Monitoring And Fault Detection In Street Lighting

ABSTRACT Managing urban infrastructure efficiently is essential for modern cities, particularly in maintaining public services like street lighting, which play a crucial role in safety and quality of life. Traditional approaches to street light maintenance can be labor-intensive and costly, leading to inefficiencies. To tackle this issue, a new system for Street Light Monitoring and Fault Detection using Arduino is proposed, which utilizes sensor technology along with visual displays. This project focuses on developing a malfunction detection system for street lighting by incorporating an LCD screen and a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) to monitor light levels. By tracking the ambient light, the system can automatically detect issues such as non-functioning bulbs or unstable power conditions and promptly display the relevant information on the LCD for quick maintenance intervention. This integration of sensor-based monitoring with visual output provides a practical approach to improving urban infrastructure management, enabling proactive maintenance efforts and ensuring consistent street lighting to enhance public safety. Keywords: Urban infrastructure management, Street lighting, Maintenance, Fault detection, Arduino Sensor technology, Light Dependent Resistor (LDR),Malfunction detection, LCD display, Ambient light monitoring, Proactive maintenance, Public safety Smart cities, Automation, Energy efficiency, Fault localization, Visual input, Continuous illumination, Cost-effective solutions, Real-time monitoring.