Baseliner
A realtime, in-situ wireless monitoring technology sending data directly from the field to the internet for seamless integration and analysis.
Baseliner is a low cost wireless sensor network designed for rugged, resource-constrained outdoor environments. The platform can interface to almost any sensor, sending data directly from the field to the internet via a combination of a LoRa with a 3G, 4G, LTE or satellite backhaul.
We work with scientists and domain experts to develop sensor characterisation and calibration instrumentation to ensure the data meets the accuracy requirements.
We also work with field operators to install and maintain the system, and when appropriate, IT to integrate the data into existing workflows. Baseliner opens up crucial data collection to inform a range of conservation, restoration and basic infrastructure projects.
Overview
Baseliner comprises an array of sensors attached to a sensor station. The sensor station takes a reading at a predetermined interval, and sends the data via a LoRa wireless network to a communications gateway. Depending on the available communications, the gateway then sends the data, along with system diagnostics, to a database on the internet via a cellular or satellite connection. Once on the internet, the data can be accessed via a web dashboard or API for integration into 3rd party applications.
Applications
Monitoring Soil to Indicate Ecosystem Health
Baseliner Soil is an in-situ, wireless soil monitoring platform engineered by Freaklabs that enables continuous, higher-density soil data collection across large conservation landscapes. By measuring and tracking soil properties such as soil moisture, temperature, pH, EC, and CO2 over the long term, ecologists can assess the effectiveness of soil restoration practices, using soil health as an indicator of overall ecosystem health.
Initial field trials of Baseliner Soil evaluated whether low-cost soil sensors could be used to quantify the impact of soil rehydration activities. Read the Project Backgrounder.
Freaklabs has since redesigned and expanded the Baseliner Soil platform to incorporate soil moisture to 4 depths with integrated meteorological monitoring. This upgraded platform allows us to build a broader dataset across diverse ecosystems, soil types, and land-use practices, examining how different soils respond to climatic shifts and restoration efforts.
Ground-Truthing Climate Reanalysis Data
Setting up low cost meteorological observation networks in areas with little to no coverage complements the coverage of existing weather stations. This allows climate scientists, risk analysts and insurers to integrate additional on-the-ground data into existing interpolation and reanalysis models, improving data resolution, accuracy, and leading to better understandings of the frequency, impact and interrelation of extreme weather events.
Flood Risk Warning Systems
Low cost hydro-meteorological stations in resource constrained areas can help mitigate flood risks by providing data to better understand climate patterns affecting the dynamics and extent of floodplains and wetlands, informing flood responses and guiding investment.
Water and Septage Truck Monitoring
Monitoring the water level of water storage tanks can help potable water trucks plan refill routes, enhancing service efficiency and avoiding water shortages, especially in areas prone to droughts and water deficiencies. GPS tracking and liquid level monitoring of septage trucks can help prevent illegal dumping.
Features
- Low power sensor station and communication gateways
- Small device footprint
- Rugged IP65 enclosures
- Solar rechargeable gateways
- 3G, 4G, LTE and satellite communication options
- Sensor stations can accommodate most popular sensor interfaces
- Multi-hop wireless routing to extend coverage of local wireless network
- Adjustable sensor reading intervals
- Adjustable sensor transmit intervals
- Web dashboard or API access for integration into 3rd party applications
Enquiries
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