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Abstract
In and around the port of Antwerp are wetlands with many birds. However, when applying for new wind turbines, there were knowledge gaps on bird flights and possible impacts on bird populations. The Flemish Ecology Energy Environment Enterprise (VLEEMO NV) is working to fill these gaps with 3D radar research on the impact of existing and planned wind turbines on birds and bats.
Radar detects bird movements well, but classification of bird species proves complex. Validation of radar data with field observations and development of improved algorithms remains necessary. The possibility of deploying AI is also being explored. The study provides valuable insights into the flight movements of birds and bats to develop mitigation measures to minimise the impact of wind turbines on birds and bats.
Radar detects bird movements well, but classification of bird species proves complex. Validation of radar data with field observations and development of improved algorithms remains necessary. The possibility of deploying AI is also being explored. The study provides valuable insights into the flight movements of birds and bats to develop mitigation measures to minimise the impact of wind turbines on birds and bats.
| Original language | Dutch |
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| Publisher | Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek |
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| Number of pages | 72 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Publication series
| Name | Rapporten van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek |
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| No. | 52 |
Thematic List 2020
- Protected nature
- Climate
- Nature & society
Taxonomic list
- birds (Aves)
- bats (Chiroptera)
Policy
- Natura 2000
- policy support (inc. instruments)
Geographic list
- Port of Antwerp
- Flanders
Technological
- fieldwork (observations and sampling)
- detection technology
- statistics and modelling
Projects
- 2 Active
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Radar research into the effects of wind turbines on birds and bats
Everaert, J. (Project leader), Adriaens, T. (Cooperator), Carmen, R. (Cooperator), Lommelen, E. (Cooperator), Loos, J. (Cooperator), Onkelinx, T. (Cooperator), Van De Walle, M. (Cooperator) & Verstraete, H. (Cooperator)
1/01/21 → 31/12/30
Project: Evinbo
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Knowledge building and provision of advice on impact of wind turbines on wildlife
Everaert, J. (Project leader), Adriaens, T. (Cooperator), Devos, K. (Cooperator), Gyselings, R. (Cooperator), Hessel, K. (Cooperator), Peymen, J. (Cooperator), Pollet, M. (Cooperator), Stienen, E. (Cooperator), T'Jollyn, F. (Cooperator) & Van De Walle, M. (Cooperator)
1/01/12 → 31/12/29
Project: Legally bound