Functional Design Specification
(FDS) Document
Landslide Detection System
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the document
1.2 Project Scope
1.3 Scope of the document
1.4 Related documents
1.5 Terms/Acronyms and Definitions
1.6 Risks and Assumptions
2. System/Solution Overview
2.1 Context Diagram/ Interface Diagram/ Data Flow Diagram, Application Screen Flow,
Sitemap, Process Flow
2.2 System Actors
2.3 Dependencies and Change Impacts
3. Functional Specifications
3.1 Landslide Detection and Alert System
4. System Configurations
5. Other System Requirements/ Non-Functional Requirements
6. Reporting Requirements
7. Integration Requirements
7.1 Exception Handling/ Error Reporting
8. Data Migration/ Conversion Requirements
8.1 Data Conversion Strategy
8.2 Data Conversion Preparation
8.3 Data Conversion Specifications
9. References
10.Open Issues
Appendix
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Document
This document defines the functional design specifications for a Landslide Detection System
using a network of load cells. The system detects strain in slide-prone areas and generates alerts
to mitigate risks.
1.2 Project Scope
The Landslide Detection System aims to provide real-time monitoring of slope stability using
load cells. It ensures early detection of potential landslides and provides alerts to concerned
authorities.
1.3 Scope of the Document
This document covers system functionalities, configurations, integration, and reporting
requirements for the Landslide Detection System.
1.4 Related Documents
● Technical Design Document
● System Architecture Document
● Hardware Specifications
1.5 Terms/Acronyms and Definitions
● Load Cell: A sensor that measures strain and deformation.
● Landslide Detection System (LDS): A system designed to monitor and detect
landslides.
● Threshold Limit: A predefined strain value that triggers alerts.
1.6 Risks and Assumptions
● Availability of stable network connectivity.
● Proper calibration of load cells.
● Environmental factors affecting sensor performance.
2. System/Solution Overview
2.1 Context Diagram/ Interface Diagram/ Data Flow Diagram, Application Screen Flow,
Sitemap, Process Flow
● A network of load cells placed in landslide-prone areas.
● Data collection and processing unit.
● Alert system integrated with communication channels (SMS, email, sirens).
2.2 System Actors
● Sensors (Load Cells)
● Data Processing Unit
● End Users (Authorities, Disaster Management Teams)
● Alerting Mechanism
2.3 Dependencies and Change Impacts
● Power supply availability.
● Maintenance and calibration frequency of load cells.
● Integration with GIS systems for visualization.
3. Functional Specifications
3.1 Landslide Detection and Alert System
● Continuous monitoring of strain values.
● Processing of strain data to detect anomalies.
● Alert generation when strain exceeds a threshold.
● Data logging and historical analysis.
4. System Configurations
● Load Cell Calibration Settings
● Data Transmission Frequency
● Alert Sensitivity Adjustment
5. Other System Requirements/ Non-Functional Requirements
● High reliability and low latency.
● Weatherproof sensors and hardware.
● Secure data transmission.
6. Reporting Requirements
● Daily/weekly/monthly strain reports.
● Alerts log with timestamps.
● Sensor performance reports.
7. Integration Requirements
7.1 Exception Handling/ Error Reporting
● Sensor failure alerts.
● Communication loss notifications.
● System self-diagnostics and maintenance alerts.
8.1 Data Conversion Strategy
● Storing historical sensor data for analysis.
● Migration of sensor readings into the central database.
8.2 Data Conversion Preparation
● Ensuring compatibility of existing sensor data with the new system.
8.3 Data Conversion Specifications
● Data Format: JSON/CSV for structured storage.
● Backup strategy for critical data.
9. References
● Sensor Data Sheets
● IEEE Standards for Environmental Monitoring
10. Open Issues
● Deployment strategy in remote areas.
● Power backup solutions.
● Long-term data storage requirements.
