An on-vehicle flash flood safety system is disclosed to install a water level sensor between front tires, underneath of vehicle which checks the water level on road. When the water level is found above a predetermined mark, an extendible-retractable shaft is extended which contains a water flow sensor and SONAR device to find the depth and speed of flash flood water. This data is sent to a Control, Display, and Alert Unit which calculates if it is dangerous to enter into such water. If found dangerous, the system gives an audio-visual alarm. System also collects location using GPS and sends location, water, and speed of water data to a computer server to be stored and distributed to other vehicles. By means of the aforesaid performance, on-vehicle flash flood alarm System informs the driver of the motor vehicle to not proceed if there is danger of the vehicle getting swept away.
System to safeguard vehicle from flash flood and puddles
2021-09-02
Patent
Electronic Resource
English