Unmanned aerial systems to fight rhino poaching
| dc.contributor.author | Koster, Jean, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | van Hoven, Wouter, moderator | |
| dc.contributor.author | International Wildlife Ranching Symposium, publisher | |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Kruger National Park (South Africa) | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2007-01-03T05:08:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2007-01-03T05:08:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014-09 | |
| dc.description | Presented at the 8th international congress for wildlife and livelihoods on private and communal lands: livestock, tourism, and spirit, that was held on September 7-12, 2014 in Estes Park, Colorado. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Rampant Rhino poaching is a key concern for Africa and specifically for Kruger National Park. Many conservation organizations concluded that to combat poaching new technology helps – such as GPS collars and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The result has been disappointing so far; as the poaching increased exponentially. Rangers need additional help; and an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) may provide a solution. Using UAS to fight poaching is a daunting task. First, places like Kruger have to be considered "harsh environments". Most UAV that people promote for the commercial market do not meet such requirements. Military UAS who could handle harsh environments are too costly. This presentation discusses the opportunities and systems engineering of how UAS may support the rangers in the war against poaching; and help protect rhinos and rangers. The systems engineering includes common UAV technologies, additional technologies, and concepts of operations, risks, and ancillary helpful actions. There are 2 key UAS that could be operated by rangers: 1) A centrally controlled sector aircraft. 2) A field deployable aircraft. Both could be either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter type aircraft; both have their specific applications and system requirements. In addition to these architectures there are other systems that are needed to increase success rate: for example ground systems. This presentation will discuss opportunities and concerns about using UAS in the fight against poaching of rhinos and other wildlife. | |
| dc.format.medium | born digital | |
| dc.format.medium | Presentation slides | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10217/86321 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.25675/10217/86321 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Biodiversity, Threatened and Imperiled Species | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 8th international wildlife ranching symposium | |
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| dc.subject | Wildlife management -- Congresses | |
| dc.subject | Range management -- Congresses | |
| dc.title | Unmanned aerial systems to fight rhino poaching | |
| dc.type | Text | |
| dc.type | Image |