Overview
ws-node is the core of WildlifeSystems. It transforms a Raspberry Pi into a self-contained biodiversity monitoring station that can be deployed in forests, wetlands, grasslands, or any habitat where continuous ecological observation is needed.
A single node can simultaneously record wildlife soundscapes, capture camera-trap imagery, and log environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure — building a rich, multi-modal picture of the local ecosystem over time.
Why It Matters
Long-term, autonomous monitoring is essential for tracking species populations, detecting invasive species early, and understanding how ecosystems respond to climate change and habitat loss. ws-node makes that kind of persistent observation affordable and scalable.
Key Features
- Autonomous operation suited to remote and off-grid field sites
- Concurrent acoustic, visual, and environmental data capture
- Coordinates all WildlifeSystems components (pi-pwr, sdc, ws-camerad, sensor-control)
- Designed for networks of nodes spanning entire landscapes or reserves
Source Code
ws-node is open source and available on GitHub.