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Automatic Bat Monitoring & Protection
DTBat® is a self-working System that detects bat presence in real-time, and takes automatic actions linked to bat detection.
Remarkable applications of DTBat® System are:
- Autonomous Bat Monitoring.
- Bat Mortality Reduction through automatic actions.
DTBat® Clients have access to the DTBat® System recordings through an online Software Application named DTBat® Data Analysis Platform (DAP).
DTBat® Detection Module
DTBat® Detection Module surveys the airspace with Bat recorders, detecting and recording bat passes in real-time. Installation design and operational settings are customized for any Target Species and WTG dimensions.
DTBat® Detection Module is equipped with 1 to 3 Bat recorders installed at height on the WTG tower and/or on the nacelle. Recorders are placed in specific locations to achieve the best surveillance of the moving blades area.
DTBat® Stop Control Module
DTBat® Stop Control Module automatically Stops and restarts WTG according to bat activity detected in real-time and/or environmental variables.
Stop trigger and Stop duration criteria are adjustable to target Species or to cover a % of the total bat activity detected (e.g WTG stopped for 95% of the bat activity detected).
DTBat® Data Analysis Platform (DAP)
DTBat® DAP is a complete online Software Application to provide transparent access to review bat sonograms, environmental data and WTG operational parameters. Graphics and Automatic Service Reports for selected periods are also available. Includes two access right levels: Analyzer and Manager.
DTBird® & DTBat® Worldwide Presence
DTBird® & DTBat® features are demanded by environmental administrations of an increasing number of countries. Over 400 DTBird® & DTBat® units have been installed at over 90 existing / projected, onshore /offshore wind farms in 15 countries (Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States). DTBird® is operating at WTG since 2009 and DTBat® since 2012.
Latest News
A new upgrade has been released for the Collision Control Module of the DTBird® worldwide units. By analyzing the historical collision recordings of worldwide DTBird® units, we have set parameters to automatically mark videos where a collision can be recorded. 1-5 % of the flights registered in DTBird® online platform gather 60-80% of the collisions recorded in the videos. A great advantage to find collision events in wind farms with high bird activity on & offshore! DTBird® Data Analysis Platform with Collision Control selection.
Written on Thursday, 23 February 2023 16:44
In 2012 DTBat® was installed for the first time at a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG). DTBat® service is available on & offshore worldwide. It has already been installed in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, and The Netherlands. Automatic WTG shutdown connected to bat activity thresholds is the logical approach to protect bats while maximizing electricity production. How does it work? DTBat® has 2 modules: Detection and Stop Control. DTBat® Detection module uses ultrasound detectors (1 to 3) to monitor real-time bat activity. DTBat® Stop control module triggers the stop signal according to bat activity thresholds. DTBat® Data Analysis…
Written on Thursday, 23 February 2023 16:32
Next week, DTBird team delegates will travel to Manchester for Renewable UK's Global Offshore Wind 2022 annual event. The Conference & Exhibition will be held in the Manchester Convention Centre from June 21st till June 22nd. If you are in town or nearby, please drop by the Stand and ask our team members all your queries about bird and bat offshore monitoring. A small surprise awaits for Stand visitors! We look forward to making your acquaintance and work together on future projects! DTBird & DTBat Stand at Global Wind Offshore Event, Manchester, UK, 2022.
Written on Monday, 13 June 2022 18:05
Last week, DTBird team delegates traveled to Bilbao for the WindEurope Annual Event in Spain and the Conference on Wind & Wildlife Impacts in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. The Conferences & Exhibitions were held simultaneously and lasted from April 4th till April 8th. During the events, we presented our DTBird & DTBat systems to Wind Farm Developers, Operators and Manufacturers, Environmental Consultants, Project Managers and University students. Those visitors who attended the Bilbao Event, got to see firsthand the latest hardware design of our cameras, speakers and bat systems! We want to thank all the visitors that came by our Stands,…
Written on Wednesday, 13 April 2022 13:26
