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Abstract

Bird collisions with windows represent a growing environmental concern, as one of the leading causes of human-related bird mortality. The consequences of these collisions extend beyond the immediate loss of individual birds; they also pose a threat to overall biodiversity and ecosystem health. To address this issue, our engineering capstone project aims to develop a comprehensive system that detects bird collisions while also calculating the heat flow rate of windows. This project builds upon the past capstone project design that performs the bird collision detection using an accelerometer and Arduino. The motivations behind this project stem from the need to better understand and mitigate bird collisions, as well as to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. By providing researchers and building managers with valuable data on the frequency and circumstances of bird collisions, we aim to contribute to the development of targeted strategies and solutions that can reduce bird mortality rates and protect biodiversity. Additionally, by analyzing the energy efficiency of windows via heat flow rate, our project can inform decisions about building design and materials, potentially leading to more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction practices. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”