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Wildlife Crossing: Web-Connected Cameras Offer Improved Monitoring for Highways

FHWA-HRT-16-033.pdf (932.96 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-16-033
Abstract:

This project is the first demonstration of an affordable, accessible remote camera system that continuously streams data through structured Web systems that State agencies can use to study wildlife movement around transportation corridors. At present, remote wildlife camera systems (known as camera traps) are typically checked manually by transportation agency staff, who download the data collected. This is costly for agencies and can be dangerous for workers. Researchers have developed a model system that any transportation agency can use in areas with wired, wireless, or cellular system connectivity, including using the system in conjunction with existing traffic camera infrastructure and adding wildlife monitoring to the data stream.

Publishing Date:
January 2016
Notes:

wildlife, wildlife crossing, wildlife traffic crossing

Author(s):
Remley, Deidre
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Exploratory Advanced Research
AMRP Program(s):
Exploratory Advanced Research
Subject Area:
Research