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Automatic Bird Monitoring & Protection
DTBird® is a self-working System for Bird Monitoring and/or Mortality Mitigation at On&Offshore Wind Turbines (WTG). The system automatically detects birds and can optionally take two independent actions to mitigate bird collision risk: the activation of warning sounds and/or the stoppage of the WTG.
Detection/Collision Control Module
Daylight HD cameras survey 360º around the WTG. Optionally, at night 2-8 Thermal cameras survey the monitored areas around the WTG. Birds are detected in real-time while videos and data are stored. Installation design and operational settings are customized for any Target Species and WTG dimensions. Potential and accidental bird collisions can be recorded and checked in videos with sound through Online access. Collision Avoidance Module
This module automatically emits warning sounds at birds flying in potential collision risk and discouraging sounds for birds flying in the high collision risk area. The type of sounds, emission levels, and installation and operational settings are adjusted to: target species, WTG dimensions and local sound regulations. No energy production loss and applicable to all bird species. Species-specific sounds can be applied.Stop Control Module
Automatic WTG stop and restart according to real-time bird collision risk evaluation. Adjustable to target species/groups. Data Analysis Platform
Online Data Analysis Platform provides transparent access to review bird flights including: videos with sound, 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 450 DTBird® & DTBat® units have been installed at over 90 existing / projected, onshore /offshore wind farms in 16 countries (Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States). DTBird® is operating at WTG since 2009 and DTBat® since 2012.
Latest News
During July, DTBird technicians traveled to an Onshore wind farm in Germany to install a new hardware model called ALBATROSS as well as new DTBat hardware. The scope of the project is to monitor bird and bat activity and also launch shutdown actions to reduce the collision risk. ALBATROSS was designed to withstand harsher onshore climates and offshore conditions. The DTBat system features a new omnidirectional microphone and ultrasound detector which offers an auto bat species identification software, a highly requested feature for our potential clients. DTBat is smart curtailment at work. Why smart? It takes into account not only…
Written on Thursday, 01 August 2024 13:17
During September DTBird members will travel to Tarragona to attend the 16th European Bat Research Symposium (EBRS) 2024. The Conference will occur on September 2nd - 6th at the Tarragona Conference & Exhibition Centre. The symposium is a triennial conference dedicated to the study and conservation of bats in Europe, where researchers and conservationists meet to exchange knowledge and discuss recent advances in bat science and conservation, covering a wide range of topics (e.g., ecology, behavior, physiology, genetics and habitat conservation). From Tarragona, we will travel to exhibit at WindEnergy Hamburg set to take place at the Hamburg Messe und Congress on September…
Written on Thursday, 01 August 2024 12:20
Two weeks ago, our new camera hardware model FALCO was officially installed at an Onshore Wind Farm in Spain! We had already showcased it at WindEurope this March. More FALCOs are planned to be installed this year across different locations. Why "FALCO"? We wanted to honor one of the bird families we are protecting with our products across our installations. Some of the basic features of this new hardware model are: Small & lightweight like a Falcon IP67 and IK10 protection Rotor-swept area and long detection DTBird FALCO is your scalable solution for bird protection! --- To set up…
Written on Tuesday, 02 July 2024 13:08
On Friday, June 14th, we had our annual general company meeting with our employees outside our office. We prepared a series of DTBird Games with puzzles for them to solve scattered throughout the Retiro park. One lucky group won a series of handmade insect gifts from a former employee. Afterward, they enjoyed a healthy coffee break and what followed was the meeting where Agustín Riopérez (CEO) and Javier Díaz (CTO) took to the stage. In short, they gave a summary of the current company state and future developments. Once again, we renew our commitment and mission to bridge the wind industry…
Written on Tuesday, 02 July 2024 10:31
