Skip to content

FaunaScan MR2 is a vertically oriented radar system for the quantitative study of aerial fauna. It covers the airspace from a height of 5 m upwards. The maximum detection range depends on size and varies between 150 m (Musca domestica) and 3000 m (Ciconia ciconia). It delivers unprecedented accuracy in quantification and classification, providing new possibilities for bird, bat, and insect measurements with a portable, lightweight, low-power system designed for 24/7 deployment. With real-time data processing, recording and comprehensive analysis, the data for each of the millions of individual objects recorded annually is stored both locally in the system and optionally in the cloud. The system captures altitude, speed, direction, wing-flapping pattern and frequency, polarization pattern (shape features), size estimation (radar-cross section), micro-doppler features and more. The system’s precise calibration ensures accurate aerial biomass measurements for various groups. Its low power consumption makes it ideal for remote deployments. 

Deutsch

  • Advanced Detection Capabilities: Discerns between bird groups (waders, passerines, swift-type birds), bats and insects.
  • High-Performance X-Band FMCW Radar: Detects medium sized insects up to an altitude of 500 meters and larger birds over several thousand meters.
  • Real-time System: Data processing, recording, feature calculation, classification and quantification all happen in real-time and all for real-time decision making.
  • Detailed Micro-Signature Data: Provides signature, micro-doppler signature, detected features for each of the millions of detected objects annually.
  • Continuous Micro-Doppler Signature: Unlike rotating antenna systems, FaunaScan MR2 acquires a continuous micro-doppler signature, allowing for species-level feature detection.
  • Comprehensive Object Analytics: Captures altitude, speed, direction, wing-flapping pattern and frequency, polarization pattern (shape features), size estimation (radar-cross section), micro-doppler features and more.
  • Exceptional Distance Resolution: With a resolution of 1.5 meters, FaunaScan MR2 allows for individual insect detection.
  • Calibrated Accuracy: The system’s precise calibration ensures accurate size estimation and quantification, providing highly accurate biomass flow measurements.
  • Plug-and-Play: Comes with an extensive suite of pre-installed features, ready for immediate use.
  • Deployable in Remote Areas: Its small footprint and low power consumption makes it ideal for remote deployments.
  • AC input characteristics: 230 V @50Hz; 370W typical, 14A line protection
  • Dimensions (WxHxD) / Weight: 880 x 840 x 400 mm / 50kg
  • Extra components: vertical camera for reference data collection => local classifier development.

Contact:
Dr. Felix Liechti
felix.liechti@swiss-birdradar.com
Swiss Birdradar Solution AG, Technoparkstrasse 2, 8406 Winterthur, Switzerland.
+41 52 511 24 11 https://swiss-birdradar.com/