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FastGPS Argos Series

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GPS Argos transmitters for a wide range of applications

FastGPS is fast acquisition GPS technology designed for marine animals which only surface briefly. Raw locations and basic dive data are then relayed back to the researcher via the Argos satellite system. Unique FastGPS technology enables a snapshot of GPS signals to be taken in a fraction of a second compared to conventional GPS which can take tens of seconds. FastGPS raw data is automatically post-processed and can be viewed and downloaded via a secure web portal.


Options

  • Sat-Data options include:
    • DepthTemp: Depth + temperature time series, or
    • Dive:
      • Dive Summary: % time wet, Daily maximum depth
      • Individual dive: Dive duration, Maximum depth, Time At Depth index
      • Time at depth histogram
  • Sensors: Pressure, External temperature and Wet/dry
  • Flexible scheduling for Argos transmit interval and FastGPS sample rates.
  • Haul-out mode
  • Enhanced memory
  • Product Features

    • Rugged hydrodynamic package designs for depths up to 2000m with antenna abrasion protection
    • Wet/dry sensor with flexible scheduling and haul-out can significantly extend operating life
    • DIVE sensor data includes Max depth, dive time, time at depth index and summary data sent via Argos

     

  • Product Applications

    Models available for shark, pinniped and marine turtle applications where there is little or no chance of recovering
    the tag to retrieve the data.

  • Product Specifications

    Model Weight (g) Estimated Life [2] (days) Size (LxWxH) Depth Enhanced Heavy
    in air in water [1] Standard DIVE [3] Depth/Temp [4] (mm) (m) memory option Duty
    F6G 173A 51 <10.4 111 188 134 105 x 21 x 18 200 Yes No
    F6F 176D 65 -1.6 157 267 189 96 x 19 x 80 1000 Yes No
    F6G 276G 150 TBA 308 416 315 99 x 46.5 x 27 1000 Yes No
    F6G 276H 148 44 308 416 315 101 x 46.5 x 32 2000 Yes Yes
    F6G 376B 240 93.6 463 624 473 115 x 64 x 44 2000 Yes Yes
    F6G 676B 435 TBA 926 1248 946 140 x 64 x 62 2000 Yes Yes

    1. Assuming the density of seawater is 1024 kg/m^3
    2. Estimated life calculated with hourly FastGPS locations and a daily limit of 200 Argos transmissions.
    3. DIVE life estimates based on cycles of fix/individual dive/depth histogram/fix/individual dive/dive summary.
    4. Depth/Temp life estimates based on cycles of fix/DepthTemp alternating.

    Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

     

    Transmitter Specifications
    Argos transmit power: 500mW
    Operating temperature range: – 20˚C to 50˚C
    Memory Specifications
    Size: 64GB
    Stored Sensors: Temperature, Depth, Salinity Index
    Sample interval: 1s, 2s, 4s
    Standard Sensors
    Wet/dry sensor
    Optional Sensors Specifications
    Temperature sensor range: -40˚C to 60˚C
    Temperature sensor accuracy: ±0.2˚C
    Temperature sensor resolution: better than 0.05˚C
    Calibrated sensor range: -5˚C to 40˚C
    Depth sensor ranges: 200m, 500m, 2000m
    Depth sensor accuracy: ±1% of Full Scale
    Depth sensor resolution: ~0.025% of Full Scale

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