Real-Time Threat Detection
Our bioacoustic hardware monitors threats in the soundscape.
Sound proves to be an invaluable resource in monitoring ecosystem health. Our bioacoustic monitoring tool - the Guardian 3 (G3) is capable of detecting threats in real time, including but not limited to illegal logging, poaching, blast fishing and forest fires.
Our bioacoustic hardware monitors threats in the soundscape.
Sound proves to be an invaluable resource in monitoring ecosystem health. Our bioacoustic monitoring tool - the Guardian 3 (G3) is capable of detecting threats in real time, including but not limited to illegal logging, poaching, blast fishing and forest fires.
Our bioacoustic hardware monitors threats in the soundscape.
Sound proves to be an invaluable resource in monitoring ecosystem health. Our bioacoustic monitoring tool - the Guardian 3 (G3) is capable of detecting threats in real time, including but not limited to illegal logging, poaching, blast fishing and forest fires.
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We send real-time alerts of threats to help rangers intervene before damage occurs.
The data-powered G3 uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to deliver real-time notifications with detailed information on threat location and captured audio of threat via our rainforest connection ranger mobile app.
We send real-time alerts of threats to help rangers intervene before damage occurs.
The data-powered G3 uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to deliver real-time notifications with detailed information on threat location and captured audio of threat via our rainforest connection ranger mobile app.
We send real-time alerts of threats to help rangers intervene before damage occurs.
The data-powered G3 uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to deliver real-time notifications with detailed information on threat location and captured audio of threat via our rainforest connection ranger mobile app.
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Preventing Illegal Logging
Illegal deforestation is a gateway activity to clearing rainforest - one of the primary causes of climate change. According to the UN, up to 90% of logging in tropical rainforests is illegal.
The reason we start with a focus on stopping illegal logging is because, in case after case, we have seen first hand that if you can protect the trees, you end up protecting everything else.
The RFCx monitoring system gives our partners the opportunity to protect key rainforest areas and respond to real-time alerts, while sharing large amounts of ecosystem data that help negotiate increased protections in these areas. In some cases, protecting the perimeter of a rainforest can actually mean protecting everything behind it.
To-date, we've protected over 750,000 hectares of rainforest land.
Illegal deforestation is a gateway activity to clearing rainforest - one of the primary causes of climate change. According to the UN, up to 90% of logging in tropical rainforests is illegal.
The reason we start with a focus on stopping illegal logging is because, in case after case, we have seen first hand that if you can protect the trees, you end up protecting everything else.
The RFCx monitoring system gives our partners the opportunity to protect key rainforest areas and respond to real-time alerts, while sharing large amounts of ecosystem data that help negotiate increased protections in these areas. In some cases, protecting the perimeter of a rainforest can actually mean protecting everything behind it.
Stopping Animal Poaching
Our goal at Rainforest Connection is to make sure poachers no longer have free reign over the world’s rainforests.
In Africa we were able to demonstrate on a test basis that protecting and monitoring one key road used by poachers could enable the protection of a large area of rainforest.
We were able to show patterns of activity related to vehicles and poaching in the protected area after dark and during the weekends.
The RFCx system helped our partners allocate limited manpower to to target key times and days each month where poaching activities were statistically very high.
To-date, we've detected, identified and monitored over 4,200+ species & 310 threatened species.
Illegal deforestation is a gateway activity to clearing rainforest - one of the primary causes of climate change. According to the UN, up to 90% of logging in tropical rainforests is illegal.
The reason we start with a focus on stopping illegal logging is because, in case after case, we have seen first hand that if you can protect the trees, you end up protecting everything else.
The RFCx monitoring system gives our partners the opportunity to protect key rainforest areas and respond to real-time alerts, while sharing large amounts of ecosystem data that help negotiate increased protections in these areas. In some cases, protecting the perimeter of a rainforest can actually mean protecting everything behind it.
Stop Animal Poaching
Our goal at Rainforest Connection is to make sure poachers no longer have free reign over the world’s rainforests.
In Africa we were able to demonstrate on a test basis that protecting and monitoring one key road used by poachers could enable the protection of a large area of rainforest.
We were able to show patterns of activity related to vehicles and poaching in the protected area after dark and during the weekends.
The RFCx system helped our partners allocate limited manpower to to target key times and days each month where poaching activities were statistically very high.
To-date, we've detected, identified and monitored over 4,200+ species & 310 threatened species.
About the Guardian
How the Guardian works
Guardians feature a highly sensitive external microphone that captures all ambient sound within a radius of 50 m to 1,500 m depending on the source of the sound.
Guardians feature a highly sensitive external microphone that captures all ambient sound within a radius of 50 m to 1,500 m depending on the source of the sound.
Guardians feature a highly sensitive external microphone that captures all ambient sound within a radius of 50 m to 1,500 m depending on the source of the sound.
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A specialized configuration of solar panels (designed to capitalize on the thin and short-lived bands of sunlight that penetrate tree canopies), on-board power management and LFP battery packs provide power to the Guardians.
A specialized configuration of solar panels (designed to capitalize on the thin and short-lived bands of sunlight that penetrate tree canopies), on-board power management and LFP battery packs provide power to the Guardians.
A specialized configuration of solar panels (designed to capitalize on the thin and short-lived bands of sunlight that penetrate tree canopies), on-board power management and LFP battery packs provide power to the Guardians.
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In addition to GSM and Wi-Fi, the device also comes built-in with Satellite connectivity which enables the device to run onboard audio analysis and transmit alerts in real-time.
In addition to GSM and Wi-Fi, the device also comes built-in with Satellite connectivity which enables the device to run onboard audio analysis and transmit alerts in real-time.
In addition to GSM and Wi-Fi, the device also comes built-in with Satellite connectivity which enables the device to run onboard audio analysis and transmit alerts in real-time.
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Guardian 3 (G3) Specifications
IP66 Weatherproof Enclosure
Mic Sensitivity: -22dB (1 kHz at 1Pa)
Mic Frequency response: 50–18,000Hz
H618 quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 processor
Mali G31 MP 2GPU
512MB DDR RAM
128 GB Micro SD Storage expandable to 1TB
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 / WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 / TD-CDMA / CDMA2000
Built-in satellite communications (SWARM)
On-board Accelerometer to prevent tampering
Solar Panel Array capable of generating up to 30W of power
Two on-board battery with over 50WH of storage capacity
Custom Power board to manage battery charging and power delivery
Custom designed frame to hold solar panel array and protect guardian enclosure from elements
Custom designed aluminum ARM to facilitate mounting of the Guardian
Technical Specifications
Mic Sensitivity: -22dB (1 kHz at 1Pa)
Mic Frequency response: 50–18,000Hz
H618 quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 processor
Mali G31 MP 2GPU
512MB DDR RAM
128 GB Micro SD Storage expandable to 1TB
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 / WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 / TD-CDMA / CDMA2000
Built-in satellite communications (SWARM)
On-board Accelerometer to prevent tampering
Solar Panel Array capable of generating up to 30W of power
Two on-board battery with over 50WH of storage capacity
Custom Power board to manage battery charging and power delivery
Custom designed frame to hold solar panel array and protect guardian enclosure from elements
Custom designed aluminum ARM to facilitate mounting of the Guardian
Experience the G3 for yourself
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