2026 IMEKO TC1 TC2 Symposium
Monitoring biotic and abiotic factors in the observation of juvenile trees in forest ecosystems by a multimodal sensor system
Christian Bräuer-Burchardt (1), Martin Richter (2), Tino Hutschenreuther (3), Andreas Breitbarth (1,2)
(1) Fraunhofer IOF; (2) Technische Universität Ilmenau; (3) IMMS
Abstract:
This paper presents a sensor network consisting of an optical sensor box that captures colour photographs, spectral images and 3D data of observed juvenile trees in forest ecosystems to study growth behaviour, pest infestation, and feeding damage. It additionally records environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. The technical realisation of the multimodal sensor system is described, presenting examples of image and 3D data acquisition, coupled with the logging of environmental conditions. Possibilities and limitations of the current system are discussed as well as possible further developments for improved systems in the future.
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IMMS develops robust communication solutions and energy-autonomous sensors for monitoring abiotic factors in forest conversion.
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Analysis of distributed IoT systems
For complex distributed IoT systems, we model components for system-wide analysis of energy consumption. We put intelligence into the network, enable tasks to be solved flexibly and autonomously, and make individual functions portable and robust.
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Development of embedded systems
We develop embedded systems for you as complete solutions consisting of sensors and actuators, signal processing and communications technology as well as open-loop and closed-loop controls.
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IoT systems for cooperative environmental monitoring
We are researching energy-efficient solutions for IoT systems to open up new applications for cooperative environmental monitoring, such as in agriculture.
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Smart distributed measurement and test systems
Integrated sensor ICs are the heart of sensor and measurement systems like wireless sensors, stationary or handheld devices. We are researching solutions for ever more powerful sensors with more intrinsic intelligence and task allocation in the network.
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