- Overview
- Features
- Specifications
- Product Sheet
A GPS tag designed specifically for birds.
Obtain GPS positions at the time interval of interest; from every second to once per day.
GPS datalogger with rechargeable battery pack.
The GPS Bug enables researchers to determine the precise areas used by their birds. Find out when each location is used; both the time of day and the time of year. Determine the effect of gas wells on lekking / nesting grouse or the effect of ship passage on foraging seabirds.
- Small size and weight.
- Designed for backpack applications.
- Rechargeable battery.
- User programmable sampling interval
Preliminary specifications:
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GPS Bug | ||||||||
| Weight (approximate) | 13 grams |
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| Dimensions including battery (L x W X H) | 38 x 22 x 15 mm |
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| Battery pack | Rechargeable | ||||||||
Estimated battery life (approximate)*
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| User programmable | GPS fix schedule from once per second to once per day via cable | ||||||||
| User downloadable | Via cable with host software | ||||||||
| VHF beacon | Contact Lotek for details | ||||||||
| Depth rating | -35 m | ||||||||
| Operating temperature range | -20°C to +60°C | ||||||||
| Software interface (includes host software) | Windows 2000® or higher | ||||||||
** Battery life estimates are approximate and may vary due to variance in individual battery capacity as per manufacturer, as well as operating conditions including ambient temperature, environment, etc.
Technical specifications subject to change without notice.
Technical specifications subject to change without notice.
GPS Bug product sheet (PDF)
