Wildlife Acoustics’ SMART (Song Meter with Analysis and Remote Transfer) uses Acoustically Triggered Curtailment to minimize bat fatalities and associated costs at wind farms while increasing Annual Energy Production (AEP).
Detect Bats of Concern in Real Time.
First, rugged ultrasonic microphones that withstand extreme environmental conditions detect bats of concern in real time.
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Minimize Bat Fatalities, Maintain Energy Production.
SMART then rapidly communicates with SCADA, OPC UA, or other third-party systems to pause turbine operations based on bat-call parameters and activity levels you set, using cost-saving Acoustically Triggered Curtailment in place of costly "blanket curtailment" (stopping energy production for lengthy periods when bats are absent).
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Access Recordings & Activity Summaries.
Finally, a secure SMART web browser interface allows authorized users to download recordings and activity summaries and remotely manage the system from anywhere.
SMART System Components
Rugged Design, All-Weather Performance
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.
Real-Time Bat Detection & Analysis.
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.
Initiates Acoustically Triggered Curtailment (ATC) to pause turbine operation based on bat-call parameters and activity levels you set.
Secure, Remote Data Transfer
A secure web browser interface permits authorized users to securely download recordings and activity summaries and remotely manage the system.