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Detect bats. Minimize fatalities. Reduce downtime.
Wildlife Acoustics’ SMART System uses real-time bat detection to reduce bat fatalities, curtailment costs, and turbine downtime while increasing Annual Energy Production (AEP) at wind farms.
How SMART Can Help
Detect bats of concern in real-time.
Add custom alarms that match bat-call parameters and activity levels you set. Trigger notifications to turbine systems, and pause turbine operation based on alarms.
Reduce turbine downtime & increase AEP.
Pause turbine operation based on bat activity and parameters you set, minimizing curtailment costs while increasing Annual Energy Production (AEP) compared to blanket curtailment.
Manage the system remotely & securely.
A secure web browser interface permits authorized users to download recordings and activity summaries and remotely manage the system.
SMART System Components
SMART Microphone
- Weatherproof anodized aluminum housing with electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding protects against the elements and static discharge, and an internal heating system eliminates condensation and icing of the ultrasonic sensors.
- Not one but two ultrasonic sensors provide redundancy for added reliability, and a built-in ultrasonic speaker tests and automatically selects the sensor with the best result.
- Innovative technology digitizes signals before sending them to the controller, reducing EMI that can obscure echolocations.
SMART Controller
- Leverages Wildlife Acoustics’ Kaleidoscope Pro sound analysis software to analyze and communicate about bat calls in real-time.
- Connects via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and integrates with SCADA, OPC UA, and other third-party hardware and software solutions.
SMART Web Interface
- A secure web browser interface permits authorized users to securely download recordings and activity summaries and remotely manage the system.
Monitoring bats on wind farms can be challenging. The SMART System detects bats in real-time, reducing fatalities and curtailment costs associated with blanket curtailment. Contact us today to learn more!