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This
butterfly is fitted with an A2412 Transmitter with
only a small antenna noticeable behind the wings. |
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ATS
transmitters are the smallest in the industry and are
ideally suited for insect tracking. |
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Researchers
can track insects for up to a half-mile. |
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Advanced
Telemetry Systems’ insect tracking system is
a result of a breakthrough in miniature transmitter
technology. |
ATS technology allows researching entomologists
to:
- Remotely
track the location, habitat use, home range, and
numerous other insect characteristics.
- Utilize
the same concepts used in fish and wildlife tracking
the world over, whereby a dedicated telemetry
radio receiver scans multiple frequencies to detect
transmitters attached to animals, and now, insects.
A basic tracking system consists of:
- Any number of transmitters, such
as the model A2412, which are then attached to
the insects
- A telemetry
receiver, like the ATS model R410 Scanning Receiver
- A 3-element folding Yagi antenna
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The
Specs... |
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following three models are the smallest available,
and are normally attached to an insect using glue. |
| Model |
Battery Life |
Weight |
| A2412 |
22 days |
0.20 grams |
| A2414 |
45 days |
0.30 grams |
| A2415 |
45 days |
0.50 grams |
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Our model R410 Scanning Receiver
is:
- Compact and light weight
- Runs on AA batteries for up to 18 hours
- Connects to a highly directional 3-element folding Yagi antenna
- Interconnect cables are included
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You can go to the ATS
website and see a complete spec sheet for the receiver and
click on the model R410.
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| To see a spec sheet on the A2405
series transmitters, click here and select the link for the A2405 series, at top. |
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