The initiative proposes the creation of a network of wireless sensors in one of the Intensive Monitoring Stations (EMI) defined in the previous phase of the project, also carried out in collaboration with the Biodiversity Foundation.

The initiative proposes the creation of a network of wireless sensors in one of the Intensive Monitoring Stations (EMI) defined in the previous phase of the project, also carried out in collaboration with the Biodiversity Foundation.

The ultimate objective of this network is to add new functionalities to the EMIs that allow addressing scientific questions related to the effects of global change on the dynamics and structure of ecosystems. With the incorporation of sensors, a large amount of information will be obtained at high spatial and temporal resolution both on the functioning of ecosystems (cameras) and on the abiotic factors that condition them (temperature sensors, humidity, etc.).

The data obtained will be documented and integrated into international networks for monitoring global change. In this way, the EMIs network will also be an attractive instrument for researchers working in Sierra Nevada. The proposed work will be carried out as a pilot experience at the EMI of Cáñar. The results obtained will allow the sizing and planning of the installation of similar networks in the rest of the EMIs of Sierra Nevada.

The purpose of the initiative is to add to the current network of EMIs the functionalities of a permanent ecological station, necessary so that it can be used by scientists interested in carrying out studies on global change in Sierra Nevada.

The specific objectives are:

• Design and implement a network of wireless sensors to measure abiotic and biotic variables at high resolution in the EMI of Cáñar.
• Design an information system that allows for the consistent management of the high spatio-temporal resolution data generated by virtue of the previous objective.
• Create a platform for mass data download and data analysis.
• Plan the implementation of the results obtained with this pilot experience to the rest of the EMIs in Sierra Nevada.