In a world so intensely exploited by humans, being aware and conscious is the first step for change. But real change only comes with actions towards a more efficient and sustainable use of resources.
Environment and Wildlife
Forest Fire Detection
What it is
Using low power sensors that measure temperature, humidity and CO2 concentration and report data that can be used to detect, monitor and predict forest fires.
Challenges:
- Wildfires spread quickly and destroy everything in their path causing extensive environmental and financial damage.
- Drones and human surveillance systems are used for wildfire detection but require human observers and are resource and cost intensive.
- Traditional sensor systems require wired infrastructure or mobile connectivity to communicate to a monitoring central which is often impractical to implement.
Benefits:
- Low-cost smart sensors can be spread across vast areas even with difficult accessibility and have a lifetime of up to 10 years without need for maintenance.
- Carbon dioxide sensors detect the presence of low concentrations, allowing for an almost immediate identification of fire starters.
- Real-time detection and quick action at an early stage decrease the gravity and extension of forest fires, saving costs, carbon emissions, animal and human lives.
What can you monitor?
- Natural reserves
- High-risk wildfire areas
- Agricultural fields
- Cabins or chalets
- Dense forests with low mobile connectivity
Environment and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
What it is
Tracking wild animal location and health parameters to help determine their movement, geographic position and health state in real-time to help protecting endangered species.
Challenges:
- Animal tracking is usually done using GSM sensors and cellular providers.
- Natural reserves have extensive forest areas without cellular coverage.
- Sensors used have low battery lifetime and require frequent intervention.
- Visibility on data collected is limited and there is no practical solution for monitoring location and health state in real-time.
Benefits:
- Minimal intervention required in animal habits due to long battery lifetime (>5y).
- Allow scientists to identify wildlife roaming areas and movement patterns.
- Provide valuable insights on the location and health state of protected species.
- Help communities anticipating presence of wild animals to protect livestock.
- Help increasing awareness for protected or endangered species.
What can you monitor?
- Endangered species
- Virtual geofencing
- Breeding patterns
- Behavioral patterns
- Safety and proximity
- Health status
Environment and Wildlife
Air Quality Monitoring
What it is
Using smart sensors to collect environmental data such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide or other particles concentration to evaluate air quality in real-time.
Challenges:
- CO2 concentration levels have been rising dramatically for the last 50 years.
- High levels of CO2 can lead to negative consequences for human wellbeing.
- Cities, schools and office environments can easily reach high concentration levels that with prolonged exposure can lead to harmful health consequences.
Benefits:
- Use data collected to increase the awareness of higher CO2 concentration levels in cities, schools, universities and offices.
- Allow the adjustment of ventilation rates based on the activity, temperature, and occupancy in a room provided by the smart sensors.
- Automate alerts when there is a health risk to give people the opportunity to breathe fresher air and prevent conditions that could lead to potential health issues.
What can you monitor?
- Carbon dioxide, ozone, etc.
- Barometric pressure
- Temperature and humidity
- Cities or urban areas
- Highly polluted areas
- Natural reserves
Environment and Wildlife
Golf Course Optimization
What it is
Using smart sensors to increase efficiency of water usage for irrigation, reduce losses through leakages, reduce environmental impact and improve customer experience.
Challenges:
- Weather variability is affecting the viability of golf course businesses globally.
- The economic and environmental impacts of water usage are a main concern.
- Sustainable methods for irrigation and green conservation are influencing consumer choice and changing the common practice into precision irrigation.
Benefits:
- Reduce water usage while maintaining grass quality using soil humidity probes.
- Reduce energy costs by optimizing irrigation system to work only when needed.
- Gain insights on user behavior patterns to improve customer experience.
- Promote environmentally conscious practices and achieve sustainability goals.
What can you monitor?
- Soil humidity
- Soil temperature
- Soil conductivity
- Water leaks
- Pipe pressure
- Caddy and user location
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