BFMS PROJECT PHASE 1

DATE: 5 th and 6 th of April, 2023

 LOCATION: Thirunelli Forest area

IEEE SIGHT GECW successfully carried out the two days of phase-1 implementation of the Begur Forest Monitoring System (BFMS) project. The execom members of IEEE SIGHT GECW have actively participated in the project. Our Chapter Advisor Prof. Anas M Mguided us through the procedures to be fulfilled. On day 1 the team proceeded with OFC Cable installation. We had the Ideal IT company members along with us to guide us through the process. The cable was drawn around 1.5 km. Based on the survey the cameras were supposed to be installed in 3 spots and the task was to draw the cable through the forest. The cable was tied to the trees using stray wires and clamps. After drawing the cable, the task for day 2 was to install the CCTV. The cameras were mounted on the three designated spots and ensured proper working. The team then configured the camera’s settings to optimize its performance. The data recording began for the data collection. The data for 1 month will be collected for image processing. The Phase 1 CCTV installation in the forest area was completed in two days. The cameras were installed at 3 spots that provide maximum coverage and the wiring was laid out well

INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON

DATE: 9 th January, 2023

VENUE: ASAP Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM– 6:30 PM

SPEAKER: ARUN VARGHESE

IEEE SIGHT GECW has successfully carried out a workshop on ‘’Introduction to Python” which was conducted as a part of the BFMS project. The session was for all students registered for the BFMS project team call. The workshop covered fundamental concepts, practical applications, and hands-on exercises to empower participants with the skills necessary to leverage Python for various tasks. The motive of the workshop was to provide ideas and basic knowledge in Python and how to deal with the project using Python programming. The participants were asked about their previous knowledge of the topic during the session, and the session was handled accordingly. Finally, the participants were encouraged to write a Python program by themselves. Later on, a few questions were given to the participants and asked to complete them and upload them in a drive, to evaluate their understanding of the session. The “Introduction to Python” workshop successfully achieved its goal of introducing participants to the fundamentals of Python programming. The event fostered a collaborative learning environment and equipped attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to start their journey in Python development

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERVISION WITH OPENCV

DATE: 13 th April, 2023

VENUE: Google Meet

TIME: 6:30 PM

SPEAKER: ARUN VARGHESE

The IEEE SIGHT GECW organized an online workshop on “Introduction to OpenCV” as part of the BFMS project. The workshop was conducted to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of computer vision concepts and hands-on experience with OpenCV, a powerful open-source image processing and computer vision library. The session was made available to all students who had registered for the BFMS project team call, ensuring a broad and diverse participation from individuals engaged in the project. During the session, the speaker delved into the practical aspects of OpenCV, starting with a detailed guide on the installation process. This instructional segment provided participants with a foundational understanding of setting up OpenCV for subsequent exercises. Subsequently, various handson exercises were conducted, covering essential topics such as image blending, image filtering, and the capturing of camera frames. These exercises not only reinforced theoretical concepts but also allowed participants to gain valuable practical skills applicable to real-world scenarios. In the latter part of the workshop, the speaker introduced the relevance of deep learning algorithms in the context of the BFMS project. While providing a brief overview of these algorithms, participants gained insight into the potential applications of deep learning within their project. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises ensured that participants left the workshop with a huge understanding of OpenCV and its potential contributions to the BFMS project