BSI is an automated, cost-effective tool for continuous detection and recording of bird collisions on power and communication lines.

The Bird Strike Indicator (BSI) is an automated vibration-sensing and recording tool designed to detect bird strikes on aerial cables such as power lines and guy wires. It affordably provides utilities the ability to identify the most dangerous line segments and determine the effectiveness of line marking devices. The BSI uses accelerometers to record stress waves and vibrations caused by a bird strike. The BSI sensors are installed on the monitored wires and transmit strike activity wirelessly to a nearby base station where the data is recorded.

FEATURES

• Wireless communication between multiple BSI sensors & the base station

• Lightweight - can be installed on live lines using a hot stick

• Analog filters minimize interference from weather events

• Automatic daily reporting of sensor health

• Stores strike data in the sensor & reports to base station periodically

• Remote data retrieval from base station via cellular or RF link

• Automatic email notification when strikes occur

• Up to 6 months autonomous operation

• User-friendly interface