Action C2.1: Technical Report "Establishment of monitoring and early warning systems for caves and bat colonies" / Limnon Cave (Cave of the Lakes) and Spilaiovarathro cave

The installation of the proposed monitoring systems is part of the implementation of Action C2 "Establishment of monitoring and early warning systems for caves and bat colonies" in three caves of the LIFE GRECABAT program. The monitoring systems will record and transmit in real time both data of conditions inside and outside the caves (temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, etc.) and, additionally,  image through remote controlled infrared surveillance cameras. These systems will be used for continuous monitoring of the cave conditions and  for early warning in case of deviations in normal values ​​or other specific problems. In addition, the visualized data and images transmitted in real time via the internet will contribute to environmental information and public awareness. These actions will be implemented at: Limnon Cave Kastrion, the Cave of Maronia (Polyphimos) and the Cave of Loutraki, Aridaia. The report attached below presents the monitoring systems for the Limnon and Spilaiovarathro Caves. For the cave of Maronia, another technical report will follow as soon as conservation actions for the cave are finalized, which will ensure the security of the system.