Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel system for acoustic measurement and analysis, with potential applications in the energy sector. The team, led by Adheep Arya G R and including Vaibhav Pratap Singh, Mayank Kumar, Niyathi Shenoy, Tejas Suryawanshi, Ruchi Juyal, Sangit Saha, Kaushik Nanda, Hari Babu Pasupuleti, and S D Sudarsan, has created a device called SAMAY, which stands for System for Acoustic Measurement and Analysis. Their research was published in the journal Sensors.
SAMAY is an automatic bird call recording system designed to study bird species by collecting and analyzing large amounts of bird acoustic data. The system can automatically classify bird species, monitor bird populations, and analyze the impact of environmental changes. This information can be valuable for energy companies, particularly those involved in renewable energy projects, to assess and mitigate potential impacts on local wildlife.
The device is powered by a 10400 mAh battery pack with a solar charger, ensuring continuous operation in field conditions. It supports four microphones and has a storage capacity of 128 GB, allowing for extensive data collection. The system is also user-configurable over USB and Wi-Fi during runtime, making it user-friendly for field deployment.
One of the key practical applications of SAMAY in the energy sector is in the field of wind energy. Wind farms can have significant impacts on bird populations, and the ability to monitor and analyze bird calls can help energy companies to better understand and mitigate these impacts. By using SAMAY, energy companies can collect data on bird species present in the area, monitor changes in bird populations over time, and assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
In addition to wind energy, SAMAY can also be useful in other areas of the energy sector, such as in the assessment of the environmental impacts of power lines and other infrastructure. By providing a tool for monitoring bird populations and analyzing the impacts of environmental changes, SAMAY can help energy companies to make more informed decisions about their projects and to better manage their environmental impacts.
In conclusion, SAMAY is a powerful tool for acoustic measurement and analysis with significant potential applications in the energy sector. By providing a means of monitoring bird populations and analyzing the impacts of environmental changes, SAMAY can help energy companies to better understand and mitigate their impacts on local wildlife.
This article is based on research available at arXiv.