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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 300 DTBird® & DTBat® units have been installed at over 50 existing / projected, onshore /offshore wind farms in 14 countries (Austria, 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
As the Offshore wind market continues to grow across regions, so does the demand to install and operate DTBird & DTBat units. DTBird has unique features of bird monitoring, mortality mitigation, and even collision control that comply with the Environmental Authorizations. DTBird Offshore units undergo a higher customization of equipment, cabling, fixing, communications and cybersecurity to fulfill the quality, durability and robustness needed for operation in marine weather conditions. DTBird is operating in the North Sea since 2016 and has been installed in 3 Offshore Projects and 5 Near-shore Projects. Lately, DTBird has completed 5 Engineering Design Projects, to…
Written on Thursday, 25 February 2021 19:40
DTBird consolidates its position as market leader of bird & bat monitoring & mortality mitigation systems for the Wind Energy sector. At the end of 2020, the company reached the 300th unit installed since the technology was ready for commercialization back in Spain, 2009. Along the way, third party companies continue to be trained to aid in the installation and maintenance of the systems worldwide. More than 40 DTBird and 5 DTBat units have been installed in Onshore projects across Europe throughout Q3 and Q4 2020. Side view of one of the four sets of cameras from DTBirdV8N2 model…
Written on Friday, 18 December 2020 18:31
The Data Analysis Platform (DAP) receives a fresh, new look. This version 2.0 provides a cleaner, User-Friendly interface. Some major upgrades include: Filtering of any time period: selection of bird flights/bat sonograms. Advanced Search feature: Analyzed-Not analyzed flights/sonograms. Analyzed bird flights/bat sonograms by species/groups. Higher image quality in videos. Control Manager Tab: Allows access to operational state of each Camera/ Detection Module. New graphics and figures in the automatic reporting tool. DTBird DAP has already being used by local consultants, Bird & Bat protection NGO's and Authorities in several countries. DAP 2.0 for DTBird&DTBat systems
Written on Monday, 14 September 2020 10:37
Despite the COVID-19 world pandemic, over 50 DTBird units have been installed in the first half of 2020. The units were installed on and offshore, throughout Europe and the USA. The service of the DTBird & DTBat units; monitoring and reducing the mortality of birds and bats; has not stopped even during the quarantine periods. Although restrictions were placed on public and company’s personnel movements worldwide, DTBird & DTBat units continued operating at Wind Farms providing bird and bat smart transparent wind power. DTBird Collision Avoidance Module with 10 speakers - D10 Model
Written on Wednesday, 05 August 2020 13:27