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Functional Requirements
- Wildlife Tracking
- GPS Tracking: Collect and track real-time GPS data from wildlife GPS collars, tags, or other tracking devices.
- Movement Analysis: Analyze animal movement patterns, migration routes, and habitat use.
- Data Collection
- Sensor Integration: Interface with various sensors (e.g., GPS, accelerometers, temperature sensors) to gather data on wildlife.
- Data Logging: Continuously log data from tracking devices and sensors, including location, speed, and environmental conditions.
- Data Storage and Management
- Database Management: Store large volumes of tracking data, including historical records and real-time updates.
- Data Organization: Organize data by species, individual animals, and tracking periods.
- Data Analysis
- Behavioral Analysis: Analyze data to identify patterns in behavior, such as feeding, breeding, and movement.
- Trend Analysis: Monitor and analyze trends over time, such as changes in migration patterns or habitat use.
- Reporting and Visualization
- Interactive Maps: Provide interactive maps showing real-time and historical tracking data for individual animals or groups.
- Graphs and Charts: Generate visualizations, such as graphs and charts, to represent data trends and patterns.
- Custom Reports: Create and export custom reports based on specific data criteria or research needs.
- Alerts and Notifications
- Geofence Alerts: Set geofences and receive alerts when animals enter or leave specific areas.
- Anomaly Detection: Generate alerts for unusual behavior or deviations from expected patterns.
- User Management
- Role-Based Access: Define and manage user roles and permissions (e.g., researcher, field technician, administrator).
- User Authentication: Secure login and authentication mechanisms to ensure only authorized users access the system.
- Integration
- External Data Sources: Integrate with external data sources, such as environmental data or satellite imagery, for enhanced analysis.
- APIs: Provide APIs for integration with other systems, such as research databases or conservation management tools.
- Field Data Collection
- Mobile Access: Enable field data collection and access through mobile devices for real-time updates and data entry.
- Offline Capability: Support offline data collection and synchronization with the central system once connectivity is restored.
- Maintenance and Calibration
- Device Management: Track and manage the status, calibration, and maintenance schedules of tracking devices and sensors.
- Calibration Tools: Provide tools for calibrating sensors and ensuring accurate data collection.
Non-Functional Requirements
- Performance
- Scalability: The system should handle increasing amounts of tracking data and users without performance issues.
- Speed: Ensure fast data processing, analysis, and reporting to support real-time decision-making.
- Reliability
- Uptime: High availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous tracking and data access.
- Data Integrity: Accurate and consistent handling of tracking and monitoring data.
- Security
- Authentication/Authorization: Secure access controls to protect sensitive wildlife data and system functionality.
- Data Encryption: Encrypt data both in transit and at rest to safeguard information.
- Compliance: Adhere to relevant data protection regulations and standards for managing sensitive information.
- Usability
- User Interface (UI): Intuitive and user-friendly design for ease of navigation and data management.
- User Experience (UX): Ensure a smooth and efficient workflow for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Compatibility
- Browser Support: Ensure compatibility with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Platform Compatibility: Support various operating systems and devices, including mobile devices.
- Maintainability
- Code Quality: Well-structured and documented code for ease of maintenance and future updates.
- Updates: Regular updates to address bugs, improve features, and adapt to new technologies or requirements.
- Accessibility
- Inclusivity: Adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to support users with disabilities.
- Multi-Language Support: Provide multilingual capabilities to accommodate a diverse user base.
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Backup: Regular and automated backups to prevent data loss and ensure recovery in case of system failures.
- Disaster Recovery: Procedures for restoring system functionality and data after significant disruptions.
- Interoperability
- Standards Compliance: Adherence to relevant standards and protocols to ensure compatibility with other tracking systems, data sources, and tools.