Archival geolocator models


These pages are currently being updated. For the latest information on availability please contact Biotrack.


modelclick below for more info
size (mm)light
resolution
(mins)
wet/dry
resolution
(mins)
wet/dry?temp?weight (g)light
mem
(yrs)
wet/dry
mem
(yrs)
batt
life
(yrs)
target
use
available
Mk15
Mk15
16x14x6
10
10yes
yes
2.5
lifetime4
5
seanow
Mk19
Mk19
16x14x6
5
3secs*yes
yes
2.5
2-3
1-2
5
seanow
Mk18-H
Mk18-H
17x10x6.5
5
10yes
no
1.9
lifetime
lifetime
2-3
seanow
Mk18-LMk18-L
15x10x6510yesno1.5lifetimelifetime1-2sea/wadernow
Mk14-S
Mk14-S
20x9x5.5
5
10yes
no
1.5
lifetimelifetime
2-3
wader/land**
now
Mk10B
Mk10B-S
Mk10B
Mk10B-S
17x9x6
5
10yes
no
1.1
1.2
lifetimelifetime1-2
wader/land**
now


























IMPORTANT:
-S version with stalked light sensor to clear plumage for back mounting. Non-stalked versions for leg mounts.
* - Mk19 wet/dry algorithm records exact time of wet/dry rather than the usual number of 3sec wet samples every x minutes
Memory duration is based on albatross data (a higher frequency of wet/dry state changes will fill up memory faster).
** - can be used without stalk for leg mount in sea environment but at increased risk of failure due to low ruggedness for leg mounts
Lifetime is from time of manufacture (the battery cannot be disconnected or replaced).


Please get in touch for help choosing the type to use for your study or to discuss size/weight options; see our contacts page.

FOR HIGHEST RELIABILITY, ALWAYS CHOOSE THE LARGEST SIZE GEOLOCATOR YOU CAN USE. The smaller we make the loggers, the less robust they become and the higher the risk of failure due to damage. Also note that geolocators smaller than 2g may not survive temperatures below -10'C. However, geolocators that have failed in the field (or have reverted to the 'sleep' state during deployment) for whatever reason, can be sent back to us to attempt data extraction at no extra cost
. Data is preserved for approx 20 years and can be accessed by us provided that no significant physical damage or corrosion has occurred. To accomplish this, you must have a note of the start of logging time and date (GMT) for each logger.



 
 
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