Hi Everyone,
I an a PhD Student working on beehive-based research data collection, and I am currently exploring practical sensor options for monitoring hive conditions.
I recently came across Ruuvi sensors and noticed that they can collect useful environmental data. However, I am not sure how feasible they are for use in a beehive, especially because the sensor shape may be too large to place directly inside the hive between frames.
I would like to ask if anyone here has experience using Ruuvi sensors in or around beehives. If yes, I would really appreciate your insights on the following:
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Where do you usually place the sensor: inside the hive, under the lid, near the brood box, or outside the hive?
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Is the sensor safe and practical for long-term hive monitoring?
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What type of data can you collect and export?
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Can the data be exported in CSV or another format suitable for research analysis?
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How reliable is the battery life for long-term monitoring?
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Do you think Ruuvi sensors would be useful for PhD-level beehive research?
I am also looking to collect bee sound/audio data from inside the hive as part of my research. If anyone is using Ruuvi sensors together with an audio recording setup, or has experience with any similar sensor/audio system for collecting bee sounds inside the hive, I would really appreciate your advice.
I would be interested to know what type of microphone or acoustic sensor you are using, where it is placed inside or near the hive, how the sound data is stored/exported, and whether the setup is practical for long-term monitoring.
I am especially interested in using this type of setup for two hive setups as part of my research, so any practical advice, experience, or recommendations would be very helpful.
If anyone is using Ruuvi sensors, Acoustic sensors, microphones, or any similar setup for beehive monitoring, please feel free to get in touch with me. I would be very grateful to learn from your experience.
Thank you in advance
Regards
Saba