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Feature: GPS Tracking and Interactive Map Integration

Patnam Vyshali requested to merge 5-map-integration-gps-based-road-issue-tracking into main

Merge Request: GPS Tracking and Interactive Map Module

Overview

This Merge Request introduces the GPS Tracking and Interactive Map Module for the RoadPulse AI – Smart Road Maintenance & Monitoring System. The module enhances road issue reporting by integrating GPS-based location tracking and interactive map visualization, enabling users to accurately report road problems and allowing administrators to monitor complaints efficiently through a centralized map dashboard.

Changes Included

GPS Integration

  • Integrated browser geolocation services.
  • Implemented real-time GPS location detection.
  • Added GPS tracking utilities for location management.
  • Enabled automatic user location retrieval.

Interactive Map Features

  • Integrated Leaflet.js with OpenStreetMap.
  • Developed interactive map interface with zoom and navigation controls.
  • Enabled location selection through map clicks.
  • Added dynamic marker placement functionality.

Complaint Management

  • Captured and stored latitude and longitude coordinates.
  • Connected complaint location data with backend APIs.
  • Implemented complaint marker visualization on maps.
  • Added popup functionality displaying complaint details.

Admin Dashboard Enhancements

  • Created admin map dashboard for issue monitoring.
  • Added visualization of all reported complaints.
  • Implemented status-based complaint display.
  • Enabled real-time map updates using API data.

Features

User Features

  • Automatic GPS location detection.
  • Interactive map navigation.
  • Road issue location selection via map click.
  • Accurate coordinate capture for complaints.
  • Dynamic complaint marker placement.

Administrator Features

  • Dashboard map showing all reported complaints.
  • Complaint status visualization.
  • Detailed complaint information popups.
  • Real-time monitoring of road maintenance issues.

Files Added/Updated

Frontend

  • frontend/js/map.js
  • frontend/js/location.js

Components

  • Map Integration Components
  • GPS Tracking Utilities
  • Admin Map Dashboard Components

Backend Integration

  • Complaint Location API Integration
  • Coordinate Storage Services
  • Real-Time Data Synchronization

Testing Performed

Functional Testing

  • Verified geolocation functionality across multiple browsers.
  • Tested GPS coordinate accuracy.
  • Confirmed marker placement and movement.

UI Testing

  • Validated map rendering on desktop devices.
  • Verified responsiveness on mobile devices.
  • Tested map navigation and zoom controls.

Integration Testing

  • Confirmed successful API communication.
  • Validated complaint location data retrieval.
  • Tested real-time complaint marker updates.
  • Verified popup information display.

Expected Outcome

The GPS Tracking and Interactive Map Module improves the efficiency and accuracy of road issue reporting by:

  • Reducing manual location entry errors.
  • Providing precise GPS-based complaint locations.
  • Enabling visual monitoring of reported issues.
  • Assisting maintenance teams in locating problem areas quickly.
  • Improving decision-making through map-based analytics.

Notes

This enhancement significantly strengthens the RoadPulse AI platform by combining GPS technology and interactive mapping. The module provides a user-friendly reporting experience while offering administrators a powerful visualization tool for managing road maintenance operations effectively. closses #5

Edited by Patnam Vyshali

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