Systems and methods for avian mitigation for wind farms

摘要

A wildlife detection system includes a tracking device, a receiver, and a wildlife deterrent system. The tracking device may be mounted to a wildlife. The receiver is configured to track movement of the tracking device relative to an object of danger to the wildlife. The wildlife deterrent system is configured to reduce risk of danger to the wildlife in response to movement of the wildlife within a predetermined distance from the object of danger as tracked by the receiver.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for tracking a tagged bird, said method comprising:
providing a transmitter, a receiver, a controller, and a tracking device, and mounting the tracking device to a bird; generating an energy field with the transmitter; generating a first signal with the tracking device when the bird enters the energy field; receiving the first signal at the receiver; determining a location of the bird relative to a reference point; and delivering a second signal to the controller and generating a command with the controller to mitigate danger for the bird based on a determination that the bird is within a predetermined distance of the reference point; wherein the command includes slowing down a wind turbine.