Application of a multi-monitoring system and its temperature correction

The Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1999. In recent years, the Dazu Rock Carvings have faced environmental challenges such as geological forces, increased precipitation, pollution and tourism, which have led to rock deterioration and structural instability. The multi-source monitoring system for the protection of the rock carvings, based on the Internet of Things, includes Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) displacement monitoring, static level displacement monitoring, laser rangefinder displacement monitoring, roof pressure sensor monitoring and environmental damage monitoring. This paper analyses data from each sub-monitoring system within the multi-source monitoring system applied to Yuanjue Cave in the Dazu Rock Carvings. Initially, a correlation analysis between climate monitoring data and roof displacement data was carried out to assess the effect of temperature. Based on the results of the analysis, a temperature correction equation for the laser rangefinder was derived to improve the laser rangefinder displacement monitoring system. The improved system was then used to monitor Cave 168, revealing the deformation and erosion patterns of the roof. The research results demonstrate that the multi-parameter monitoring system is capable of accurately measuring and analyzing the stability of the Dazu stone carvings, as well as the effects of environmental conditions on them. The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) and real-time data collection to monitor rock deformation and environmental conditions is an innovative application of technology in cultural heritage conservation. Interpretation of the monitoring system and statistical correlation analysis of temperature and laser rangefinder data highlight the thoroughness of the methodology in this paper and its relevance to sustainable mountain development. In the future, multi-source monitoring systems will have a broader application in the conservation of other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.