WildlifeDTN
Overview
WildlifeDTN enables the collection and transfer of sensor data over a wide area – in this case, a wildlife park in South Africa. There is a disruption tolerant network overlay that facilitates the effective movement of data during intermittent connectivity. As it relates to the flow of the data, it is initially collected at a source node using sensors after which, it is subsequently transferred to the gateway nodes by using carrier nodes. This movement takes place without the use of wireless access points; as such, there will be no need to set up wireless hotspots of any kind to accomplish these transfers. However, subsequent to the arrival of the data at the gateway mode, the data will then be uploaded to the database server via a conventional Wi-Fi network (this could be at an office or simply at a strategic location). After the successful upload of the data, it will be displayed to the users on a web application in an organized manner. The web application will grant users access to the dashboard where they may navigate and access the collected sensor data and related information such as location of origin, time, and date.
Community Benefit
The noticeable changes to our world have greatly impacted our ecosystems and the animals that are found within them; therefore, it is important to monitor their behavior and the factors that may be contributing to said behaviors. WildlifeDTN provides exactly this type of service in conditions where it normally would not be possible. These conditions include a lack of Wi-Fi network availability and a lack of contact between nodes for days at a time.
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Sponsors
FAU Multimedia Lab