virtual fencing
nounEtymology virtual + fencing. The term is derived from virtual and fencing, referring to the use of non-physical or digitally defined boundaries in place of physical fences.
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Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Lifestyle, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Technology The use of technology to create non-physical barriers that influence or restrict the movement of animals without the need for conventional physical fences.
Wildlife management
- The farm uses virtual fencing to manage cattle grazing across large paddocks.
- Roadside virtual fencing systems activate lights and sounds to deter wildlife from entering the road as vehicles approach.
- Related terms
- geofencing