Technology Overview
Technology stack from electronics to cloud analytics.
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GPS Trackers
Purpose-built tracking devices
- Fitted to the horn stump after dehorning
- Configurable schedule: 4–24 locations/day
- Battery life up to 3 years
- Robust casing for harsh field conditions
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Data Transmission
Multiple communication technologies
- LoRaWAN & Sigfox for long-range, low-power communication
- Astrocast satellite for areas without terrestrial coverage
- VHF radio for short-range location tracking
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EarthRanger Integration
Conservation management platform
- Real-time data export to EarthRanger
- Rangers can monitor rhinos with their usual tools
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Data Visualization
Interactive web-based maps
- Interactive maps of rhino movements
- Transmission statistics and data export
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Data Analysis Platform
For researchers and data scientists
- Cloud-based platform for data scientists and researchers
- Jupyter notebooks: R, Python, SQL, Julia
- High-performance analytical database with geospatial & ML support
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Collected Data
Since 2021
More than 1 million GPS locations collected across 7 reserves in South Africa and Mozambique since 2021.
