AIRCC's International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology

Manisha Mandal ¹, Madhura Katageri ¹, Mansi Gandhi ¹, Navin Koregaonkar ¹, Sharmila Sengupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Computer Engineering, Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology, Mumbai, IN

Abstract

Potholes though seem inconsequential, may cause accidents resulting in loss of human life. In this paper, we present an automated system to efficiently manage the potholes in a ward by deploying geotagging and image processing techniques that overcomes the drawbacks associated with the existing survey-oriented systems. Image processing is used for identification of target pothole regions in the 2D images using edge detection and morphological image processing operations. A method is developed to accurately estimate the dimensions of the potholes from their images, analyze their area and depth, estimate the quantity of filling material required and therefore enabling pothole attendance on a priority basis. This will further enable the government official to have a fully automated system for effectively managing pothole related disasters.

Keywords

Potholes, Geotagging, Image Processing, Edge Detection, Morphological Image Processing, 2D Images.

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