Intelligent Environmental Monitoring and Protection Solutions
What we do
Multi-Sensory Soundscape Listener
Audio
Multiple high-quality microphones are strategically placed on the device to capture sounds from different directions and distances. These microphones have a wide frequency range to capture a diverse array of sounds. Variations exist for high frequency sources (eg. bats) and underwater (reef monitoring).
Connectivity
The device has built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) for configuration, local connectivity, and LTE to enable data transmission to the cloud. This allows for remote monitoring, data analysis, and collaboration with other users.
Storage
There is limited Internal storage and a memory card slot (accessible from a waterproof port) to store recorded sounds for later analysis or archiving.
Power
The device is battery-powered and designed for continuous operation using external power sources with solar being the primary option.
GPS/Location
Integrated GPS logs the geographical location of sound recordings, adding a spatial dimension to the data. Additional environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) can provide context to the recorded soundscapes.
Why we do it
Non-Intrusive Monitoring:
Sound monitoring is often non-intrusive, allowing for the observation of the environment without physically interacting with it. This can be particularly useful in wildlife research, where human presence might disturb natural behaviours.
Wide Area Coverage:
Sound travels over considerable distances, providing the capability to monitor large areas with a relatively small number of sensors. This is beneficial in applications such as monitoring ecosystems, urban noise levels, or security in open spaces.
24/7 Monitoring:
Sound monitoring systems can operate continuously, providing round-the-clock surveillance. This is advantageous in scenarios where continuous observation is essential, such as security surveillance or environmental monitoring.
Early Warning Systems:
Sound monitoring can be used for early detection of specific events or anomalies. For example, with invasive species, sounds can indicate their arrival or increase in numbers, allowing for prompt intervention before more significant issues arise.
Remote Monitoring:
Sound monitoring systems can be deployed in remote or hard-to-reach locations, enabling monitoring of environments that may be challenging to access regularly. This is valuable in applications like monitoring biodiversity in remote forests or deserts.
Multi-Sensor Integration:
Integrating sound monitoring with other sensor technologies, such as cameras or environmental sensors, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the monitored area. This synergistic approach enhances the accuracy and reliability of data collection.
Wildlife and Conservation Studies:
Acoustic monitoring is widely used in wildlife studies for tracking and studying animal behaviours, migration patterns, and population dynamics. It provides valuable insights into ecosystems and aids conservation efforts.
Scientific Research:
In scientific research, sound monitoring is employed in various fields, including ecology, meteorology, and geophysics, to gather data on natural phenomena and study environmental changes over time.
