Registration and Login: Allow users (researchers, conservationists, wildlife managers) to register, log in, and manage their profiles.
Role-Based Access: Define roles and permissions (e.g., researchers, administrators, data analysts) with specific access rights.
Wildlife Tracking
Animal Tracking: Enable the tracking of animals using GPS or other tracking devices, including real-time location updates and historical movement data.
Tracking Data: Collect and display data on animal movements, including speed, route, and time spent in specific locations.
Data Management
Data Input: Allow users to input and update data on individual animals, including identification, health status, and behavior observations.
Data Storage: Store tracking data, observations, and other relevant information securely and efficiently.
Mapping and Visualization
Interactive Maps: Provide interactive maps to visualize animal movements, habitat usage, and tracking data.
Geospatial Analysis: Offer tools for geospatial analysis, such as heatmaps, migration patterns, and habitat range.
Alerts and Notifications
Event Alerts: Send notifications about significant events, such as animals entering or leaving specific areas or encountering other animals.
Health Alerts: Notify users about health issues or anomalies detected in tracking data.
Reporting and Analytics
Data Reports: Generate reports on tracking data, animal movements, and other relevant metrics.
Trend Analysis: Provide tools for analyzing trends and patterns in animal behavior and habitat usage.
Integration with External Services
Mapping Services: Integrate with mapping and GIS (Geographic Information System) services for accurate location data and visualization.
Tracking Devices: Integrate with tracking devices and sensors to collect and import data into the system.
Admin and Management Tools
Dashboard: Provide administrators with a dashboard to manage user accounts, tracking devices, and system settings.
User Management: Allow admins to manage user roles, permissions, and access levels.
User Feedback and Support
Feedback System: Allow users to provide feedback on the system and report any issues or suggestions.
Customer Support: Provide support features such as live chat, email, and phone support for resolving issues and answering queries.
Compliance and Legal Requirements
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the system complies with relevant wildlife conservation and data protection regulations.
Data Privacy: Adhere to data privacy laws to protect user and wildlife data.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Speed: Ensure fast response times for data retrieval, map interactions, and tracking updates.
Scalability: Design the system to handle increasing amounts of tracking data, users, and concurrent requests efficiently.
Reliability
Availability: Ensure high availability with minimal downtime for users to access and use the system.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling to manage issues and maintain system stability.
Security
Data Protection: Use encryption and secure protocols to protect sensitive wildlife and user data.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement strong authentication methods and role-based access control to safeguard user accounts and data.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and interaction with tracking features.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible across various devices and browsers and is user-friendly for all users, including those with disabilities.
Maintainability
Code Quality: Develop clean, modular, and well-documented code to facilitate future maintenance and updates.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users, administrators, and developers.
Compliance
Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as wildlife conservation laws and data protection standards.
Data Privacy: Adhere to data privacy laws to protect user and wildlife data.
Interoperability
Integration Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with other wildlife tracking systems, external services, and third-party tools for seamless data exchange and functionality.
Backup and Recovery
Data Backup: Implement regular backups to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity.
Disaster Recovery: Develop a disaster recovery plan to restore operations in case of major disruptions.
