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2.5.2 Retrofitting
In many cases, it will be possible to retrofit video counting to an existing fish pass.
For advice, please see the Contacts Section.
2.6 Validating an existing counter
Absolute validation, that is, an accurate record of how many fish actually passed the
counter and when, is very difficult to achieve. Cameras are used to obtain such a
record, but under conditions of high turbidity and flow it can be impossible to be
certain that all fish are visible and so it becomes more of a comparison. Video
monitoring techniques, including image analysis and motion detection, can be used
for such comparisons.
Existing resistivity sites have used video counting techniques for comparison and to
assist in validation. Based on actual validation data from these sites, the resistivity
count and the video count, a method of estimating resistivity counter efficiency has
been developed and is given in Appendix 2.
2.7 Equipment selection matrix
A selection matrix is provided in Table 2.1, although this is merely a guide. Use the
criteria relevant to your site and requirements on the left of the matrix to read across
and find the best system. Once you have found which system you require, refer to
Table 2.2 for a list of components for that particular system. You can then refer to
Section 3 for detailed information about the various components including supplier,
price and power supply.
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