Smart resource-aware multi-sensor network

Acronym:  SRSnet
Start:       09.2009
End:         06.2012
Contact:   Dr. Petra Hössl
Technical Contact:
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Rinner

Abstract:
This project aims to develop a solution for a smart resource-aware multi-sensor network (SRSnet) for autonomous event detection in scenarios with limited infrastructure: in concrete, we will test-install our system in the "Nationalpark Hohe Tauern". SRSnet integrates various state-of-the-art technologies, ranging from audio and video detection over localization to sensing: moreover, we intend carry out a scientific innovation on the research areas:

• distributed smart sensors;
• concepts and algorithms on collaborative audio and video analysis.

The work includes system assessment, simulations and prototype implementations.

The system shows the feasibility of such sensor networks to be used outdoors for longer periods of time even in larger installations comprising dozens to hundreds of cameras. The case study deployment furthermore helps to demonstrate the benefits for potential end users such as natural park operators.
Such a sensor network enables to monitor areas of special interest, to detect human and animal activities within the monitored areas, to autonomously derive visitor statistics and to identify spots of special interest for visitors ("hot spots"). We are very confident that we can identify additional use cases for park operators throughout the case studies.
Another important goal is to achieve significant scientific results in dedicated research areas and disseminate these results in high-quality publications.

Website:
http://srsnet.lakeside-labs.com/