Animal-to-Animal Data Sharing Mechanism for Wildlife Monitoring in Fukushima Exclusion Zone

Abstract

We propose an animal-to-animal data sharing mechanism that employs wildlife-borne sensing devices to expand the size of monitoring areas in which electricity, information, and road infrastructures are either limited or nonexistent. With the proposed approach, monitoring information can be collected from remote areas in a safe and cost-effective manner. To substantially prolong the life of a sensor node, the proposed mechanism activates the communication capabilities only when there is a plurality of animals; otherwise, the sensor node remains in a sleep state. This study aimed to achieve three objectives. First, we intend to obtain knowledge based on the actual field operations within the Fukushima exclusion zone. Second, we attempt to realize an objective evaluation of the power supply and work base that is required to properly evaluate the proposed mechanism. Third, we intend to acquire data to support wildlife research, which is the objective of both our present (and future) research.

Optimal Arrangement of Wearable Devices Based on Lifespan of Animals as Device Transporter Materials for Long-Term Monitoring of Wildlife Animal Sensor Network

“…4. (7,8) Therefore, the effectiveness of the power saving method in animal-to-animal data sharing has been partially verified and its research for power saving is in progress.…”

“…(Color online) Animals exposed to surroundings confirmed by camera at the (a) sink node and (b) cage. (7) (b) (a) (b) (a) monitoring for more than a dozen years is possible as one project, it is challenging to continue the survey activities across projects because of the high workload. On the other hand, given the significant improvement of information technology, analysis and forecast using simulation based on various types of environmental information are used in various fields.…”

“…(Color online) (a) Animal-to-animal data sharing prototype, (b) covered by sponge for protection from shocks, and (c) placed in the bag (7). (Color online) (a) Animal-to-animal data sharing process and (b) reaction state of dogs to the peripheral (7). …”

“…(Color online) (a) Project site in the Fukushima exclusion zone (37 28 4.3" N, 140 55 27.5" E; 10 km from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant) and (b) sink node station (7). …”