ArgosTrack

Wildlife Collars with Remote Communication via Argos

Lotek's ArgosTrack automatic tracking and monitoring systems provide position and other sensor data ideally suited to wildlife behaviour and habitat utilization studies.

Based on the field proven design of our GPS systems, Lotek Wireless Inc. is pleased to introduce its newest addition to the satellite tracking product family.

The newest family members are ArgosTrack and GPS Argos wildlife collars. ArgosTrack are typical Argos positioning transmitters, whereas GPS Argos are GPS dataloggers which transmit GPS locations through the Argos system.

ArgosTrack collar weight starts at 250 grams and GPS Argos start at about 450 grams. Operating life can extend up to 2 years depending upon model, position and communication schedule.

GPS Argos is an Argos communication option available with GPS 4400 series.

All collars are offered with or without remote self-release mechanisms, and feature user replaceable battery packs.

Lotek offers unlimited support and a full one year warranty on all our equipment.

	ArgosTrackSD	ArgosTrackM
Argos sattelite system coverage	http://www.argos-system.org/html/system/how_it_works_en.html
The collar contains:	ArgosTrack VHF tracking beacon Temperature sensor Activity sensor
Option	Drop off compatible
Total collar weight	550g (dependent on belt type and size)	950g (dependent on belt type and size)
Field replaceable battery pack	3B50	3B57
Field programmable (via cable)	Argos communication schedule and VHF beacon schedule
Operational life1 1 year2 2 years2 3 years2	Argos transmissions 8 hours/day Argos transmissions 8 hours/every other day	Argos transmissions 22 hours/day Argos transmissions 10 hours/day Argos transmissions 7 hours/day
Positions accuracy	150m http://www.argos-system.org/html/system/faq_en.html
Operating temperature range	-30°C to +50°C
VHF beacon frequency	148-174 MHz

1. Battery life estimates may fluctuate due to variance in individual battery capacity as per manufacturer, as well as operating conditions including ambient temperature, landscape, species, etc.
2. Estimates are based on 90 sec. repetition rate.

GPS Argos is ideally suited to provide locational data for:

• detailed home range analysis
• precise movement corridors
• micro-habitat analysis

It can be used on such animals as moose, wolf, deer and bear, to name but a few.

For more information on the Argos sattelite system and the monthly service charges, please contact Argos directly at http://www.cls.fr/welcome_en.html.

An ARGOS manual is provided at http://www.cls.fr/manuel/ and an application for setting an Argos account at http://www.cls.fr/documents/argos/technique/sua_2004.pdf (PDF) and http://www.cls.fr/documents/argos/technique/argsystusagr_2002_quest.pdf (PDF).