An Investigation into the Implementation and Effectiveness of an IoT-based Smart Parking System

With the proliferation of vehicles in urban areas, parking congestion has become an escalating problem that necessitates effective solutions. This study investigates the implementation and assesses the effectiveness of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based Smart Parking System designed to alleviate this issue. In the proposed system, IoT devices, including infrared sensors and NodeMCU microcontrollers, are deployed at each parking space. These sensors continuously monitor the status of parking spots, while NodeMCU manages the data collection process and communicates real-time information to a dedicated mobile application. Users can access this application to instantly identify available parking spaces, reducing the time and effort required to locate vacant spots, not only addresses the immediate parking challenges faced by drivers but also explores the potential for IoT technology to optimize parking management in theaters, cinema halls, major factories, and function halls. The research aims to evaluate the practicality, efficiency, and user-friendliness of this IoT-based solution in addressing the pressing issue of parking congestion.