CROWD SOURCED DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Akshay Thorat Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University. G.H.R.C.E.M, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Manish Raj Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University. G.H.R.C.E.M, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rohit Yadav Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University. G.H.R.C.E.M, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Tauseef Khan Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University. G.H.R.C.E.M, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

GPS, GIS, Crowd Sourcing, Swach Bharat Abhiyan

Abstract

Today’s Smartphones can unlock the full potential of crowd sourcing and take eParticipation to a new
level. Users are allowed to clearly contribute to difficult and original problem solving. Engagement of citizens is
still challenging but the proliferation of smartphones with geolocation has made it easier than before. The paper
introduces the environmental project called CROWDPATROL. This project is primarily intended to fight illegal
waste dumps in the Pune District. The idea is to use the possible consciousness of the society about the
environmental and economic drawbacks of illegal landfills. The Smartphones/tablets GIS (geographic information
system) reporting application CROWDPATROL has been developed. This free mobile application enables to
report illegal dumpsites and potholes. The project CROWDPATROL is intended for all those who don't like
illegal sump sites in their cities or villages especially they want to do something against the bad attitude and
behavior of irresponsible people or businessmen. The objective of this project is to contribute to solving problem
of environmental pollution by illegal dumps in Pune and contribute to “SWACH BHARAT ABHIYAN”.

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Published

2016-05-25

How to Cite

Akshay Thorat, Manish Raj, Rohit Yadav, & Tauseef Khan. (2016). CROWD SOURCED DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 3(5), 289–296. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/634

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 5 (2016): Volume: 03, Issue: 05 - May, 2016.

Section

Articles