NEXUS: Bridging Mechanical Precision and Global Bat Bioacoustics
NEXUS: Bridging Mechanical Precision and Global Bat Bioacoustics
Scientific Innovation from Paderborn, Germany
To all our international visitors from Singapore, the USA, Mexico, and beyond – welcome to PaderBats! We are thrilled to see so much global interest in this open-source environmental monitoring project.
🔍 The Problem we are Solving
In many bat surveys, environmental data is often noted as "approximate". For professional impact assessments—especially regarding wind turbines—this level of uncertainty can be a matter of life or death for local bat populations. NEXUS bridges the gap between mechanical engineering and bioacoustics by replacing "ca. 10°C" with precise data.
🛠️ The Tech Stack (NEXUS v4.3.1)
The NEXUS system uses high-precision components to ensure data integrity during our upcoming validation phase.
| Category | Component |
|---|---|
| MCU | Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense |
| Environment | Bosch BME680 & Sparkfun SEN-15901 |
| Navigation/Time | AIR530 GPS Module |
| Acoustics & Thermal | TeensyBat & TOPDON TS004 |
🧪 Scientific Core: ISO 9613-1
NEXUS calculates atmospheric attenuation in real-time. Since ultrasound is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity, we implement the ISO 9613-1 standard to make bat activity data truly comparable across different nights and locations.
📅 Roadmap: Spring 2026
We are currently entering the validation phase. Starting in the spring of 2026, we will begin extensive field testing. During this time, NEXUS will be actively monitored on-site to ensure data quality—no "set-and-forget" shortcuts here.
Explore the Project on GitHub: NEXUS DIY Sensorik
About the Author / Über den Autor
Jochen Roth – Machinist | Nature Photographer | Bat Researcher
[EN]
A machinist by trade, Jochen brings mechanical precision to bioacoustics. He developed NEXUS to replace "approximate" field data with scientific facts, dedicated to protecting bat populations through transparent and accessible technology.
[DE]
Als Maschinenschlosser bringt Jochen handwerkliche Präzision in die Bioakustik. Er entwickelte NEXUS, um ungenaue Schätzwerte durch wissenschaftliche Fakten zu ersetzen und den Fledermausschutz durch transparente Technik zu fördern.
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