Optical Tracking and Telemetry for Nocturnal Field Studies
- 1 April 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in The Journal of Wildlife Management
- Vol. 41 (2) , 309-312
- https://doi.org/10.2307/3800610
Abstract
A miniaturized optical telemetry transmitter for small animals was designed, constructed and field-tested on free-ranging nocturnal crabs [Ocypode quadrata]. The device produces accurately timed flashes that can be used for individual tagging, tracking and telemetry. When observed with a night vision scope, the flashes are visible for several hundred meters. Transmitters are inexpensive, relatively simple and rugged. Weight is less than 1 g, and working life is about 4 wk with 4 g of hearing aid batteries.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: