7. SMART PARKING SYSTEM USING IOT

Finding available parking spots in crowded urban areas is a significant challenge for drivers. This problem can lead to increased traffic congestion, air pollution, and time wastage. To address this issue, we propose a smart parking system that utilizes IoT technology to provide drivers with real -time information about available parking spaces. Our system includes sensors that detect parked cars by measuring the distance to the nearest obstacle. The sensor data is stored in AWS IoT shadow, which can be easily configured to represent free, occupied, or dirty parking spaces. Using a mobile app, drivers can access real -time parking availability information and reserve a parking spot if available. The app also helps drivers navigate to the suggested parking Use the app to find a spot and pay for parking. Our approach decreases the time and effort needed to find parking and also contributes to lowering noise, air, and traffic pollution. The design, installation, and evaluation of our smart parking system are discussed in this paper, with an emphasis on the advan tages it offers for effective and environmentally friendly parking management.