System Requirements Document (SRD)

Arctic-Roadtrip

1. Introduction

The Arctic-Roadtrip project is a road trip planner designed to simplify and personalize travel planning for users. By allowing users to input preferences such as vibe, distance, driving hours, and trip style (e.g., popular or offbeat), the system generates three curated destination options from a specified source location.

This document outlines the system requirements for Arctic-Roadtrip, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for users. The project integrates advanced mapping APIs and user-friendly interfaces to deliver a streamlined tool for personalized road trips.

2. System Overview

Arctic-Roadtrip is a web-based application that leverages mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps or Mapbox) to provide users with personalized road trip destination suggestions. The system focuses on end destinations rather than intermediate stops, ensuring simplicity and clarity.

Key features include:

• User input for vibe, distance, driving hours, and trip style.
• Integration with mapping APIs for location-based suggestions and visualizations.
• Automated generation of three destination options based on user preferences.
• A clean and intuitive interface for seamless user interaction.

The system is designed for users in India (IN), with locale-specific defaults such as kilometers for distance and IST (Indian Standard Time) for time-related calculations.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to input my starting location manually or via GPS.
• As a User, I should be able to select my preferred vibe (e.g., adventurous, relaxing, cultural).
• As a User, I should be able to specify the maximum driving distance in kilometers.
• As a User, I should be able to set the maximum driving hours.
• As a User, I should be able to choose a trip style (e.g., popular, offbeat).
• As a User, I should receive three destination suggestions based on my inputs.
• As a User, I should be able to view the suggested destinations on an interactive map.
• As a User, I should be able to save my selected destination for future reference.

4. User Personas

1. Primary User

• Description: Individuals planning road trips within India.
• Goals: To discover personalized road trip destinations based on their preferences.
• Technical Proficiency: Moderate; familiar with using web and mobile applications.

2. Guest User

• Description: First-time visitors exploring the platform without creating an account.
• Goals: To test the platform’s functionality and explore destination suggestions.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic; minimal experience with travel planning tools.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The Arctic-Roadtrip project will feature a unique color palette inspired by the spirit of exploration and travel.

Color Palette:

• Background: #F5F9FF (Soft Arctic Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Warm Coral)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (Cool Gray)

This palette creates a clean, modern, and inviting aesthetic, emphasizing clarity and usability.

6. Signature Design Concept

The Arctic-Roadtrip homepage will feature an interactive map-based interface as its centerpiece.

Concept Details:

• Dynamic Map Integration: The homepage will display a full-screen interactive map powered by Google Maps or Mapbox. Users can click on their starting location or type it into a search bar.
• Vibe Selector Wheel: A circular, animated selector wheel will allow users to choose their preferred vibe (e.g., adventurous, relaxing, cultural). The wheel will rotate smoothly with a satisfying click sound for each selection.
• Destination Reveal Animation: Once preferences are submitted, the map will zoom out and highlight three destination pins with a glowing pulse effect. Each pin will display a short description and distance when hovered over.
• Micro-Interactions: Subtle animations, such as buttons that ripple when clicked and destination cards that slide in from the side, will enhance the user experience.

This design ensures the homepage is visually captivating and functionally intuitive, leaving a lasting impression on users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system should generate destination suggestions within 2 seconds of input submission.
• Scalability: The platform must support up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Availability: The system should maintain 99.9% uptime.
• Security: User data, including location and preferences, must be encrypted during transmission and storage.
• Localization: The platform should default to kilometers and IST for Indian users.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

Mapping API:

• Google Maps or Mapbox

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have access to an internet connection while using the platform.
• The system will primarily serve users in India.
• Users will input accurate and realistic preferences for destination generation.

Constraints:

• The platform will not include recommendations for intermediate stops or attractions.
• The system will rely on third-party APIs (e.g., Google Maps or Mapbox) for location data and mapping functionality.

10. Glossary

• Vibe: The mood or theme of the trip, such as adventurous, relaxing, or cultural.
• Trip Style: The type of destination preference, such as popular or offbeat.
• Interactive Map: A dynamic map interface that allows users to visualize destinations.
• API: Application Programming Interface, used to integrate external services like Google Maps.
• IST: Indian Standard Time, the time zone used in India.