Artificial intelligence protects biodiversity in Lower Saxony - that's how it works!
Artificial intelligence protects biodiversity in Lower Saxony - that's how it works!
The Technical University Clausthal has created an innovative project entitled Biointak ("Biodiversity Factor measurement with intelligent acoustic sensors"). The main goal of this project is to improve the recording and analysis of biodiversity in various ecosystems by using ecoacustics. This is achieved by analyzing the sounds of insects, whereby artificial intelligence (AI) is used to optimize and automate the monitoring process. The funding for the project amounts to around 2.1 million euros, provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), of which 380,000 euros of the TU Clausthal benefit.
The project is part of an extensive research initiative that is dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity and includes a total of 39 projects. The project's coordinator, Prof. Andreas Reinhardt, heads the project at the Institute for Computer Science at Clausthal. In cooperation with five other partners, including universities and institutes, the evaluation and analysis of various species is used with the help of acoustic sensors.
challenges and opportunities in biodiversity protection
In view of the alarming fact that almost a third of the animal and plant species in Germany are at risk, the protection of biodiversity is of essential importance. Pollution of air, water and soil, climate change and the use of chemical insecticides are some of the main causes that lead to the endangerment of species. The Bioint act project aims to recognize early changes in biodiversity and to support decision -making processes in agriculture, especially in the field of pest control.A central feature of ecoacustics is that each animal has its own acoustic niche that consists of different sounds. This method makes it possible to analyze the diversity and state of ecosystems without affecting nature. This has also recognized the Institute for Sound Research at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which uses similar techniques to monitor biodiversity. In Vienna, acoustic monitoring projects are carried out to document the effects of human activities on the wildlife.
The use of modern technology
Small, autonomous audio recorder play a crucial role. They absorb animal voices around the clock and create an acoustic archive. These modern technologies such as AI enable the recording and evaluation of animal noises in real time and reduce the required time as well as the expertise that would normally be necessary for analysis. According to the BMBF, AI and digitization offer innovative solutions for various challenges in nature conservation, including automated species recording and analysis of spatial dynamics.
The Biointak project is an example of the implementation of these innovative approaches and is part of a large funding measure by the BMBF with the name "Methods of Artificial Intelligence as an instrument of biodiversity research". This measure aims to sustainably promote progress in species protection and understanding of biological diversity and ecosystems. The integration of AI into biodiversity research could therefore be decisive for creating scientifically sound recommendations for the protection of endangered species
For the audience, the international day against noise on April 30th is an opportunity to learn more about the importance of acoustic biodiversity research. Visitors can experience interactive experiments and hands -on stations that offer insights into the world of animal noises and their protection.
In summary, it can be said that the combination of the latest technology and interdisciplinary collaboration in projects such as biointact makes a decisive contribution to managing the challenges in the field of biodiversity. The research initiative is an example of the great importance that research and protection of biodiversity in today's time.For more information on the projects and funding in biodiversity research, visit the pages of the TU Clausthal , The Austrian Academy of Sciences and the bmbf .
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