The SPOT5 tag is our smallest Argos transmitter, other than the AC1 (which is designed for avian applications). It is designed specifically for the marine environment. The SPOT5 is available in a variety of shapes optimized for deployment on seals, turtles, large and small cetaceans, sharks and other fishes, penguins and large sea birds. The SPOT5’s size and weight also make it suitable for other non-marine applications.

Direct U.S. prices start at $1350 for the 3 x AAA back or head mount configuration. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Data-Collecting Argos (SPLASH) Tag [more info]

The SPLASH is our data-collecting Argos satellite tag. This tag combines the sampling and detailed data storage functions of the Mk9 archival tag with the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter. It includes sensors to measure depth, temperature, light level, and wet/dry periods (to determine surfacing). During the deployment, depth and temperature data are collected, analyzed, summarized, and compressed for transmission through the Argos satellites. Data throughput is maximized by flexible, user-programmable transmission regimes. 14 Mbytes of non-volatile memory are available for the archived data. The SPLASH tag must be recovered in order to retrieve the entire raw archived data set.

Direct U.S. prices start at $3300. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk9 Archival Tag [more info]

The Mk9 archival tag is designed to study seals, penguins, fish and other marine animals. The Mk9 measures depth, temperature, and light-level, and also differentiates wet or dry conditions. It is suitable for both external attachment and internal implantation.

The standard Mk9 configuration has the depth, temperature, light-level and wet/dry sensors mounted on the body of the tag, and comes with 64 Mbytes (minimum) data storage. Optionally, for implantable applications, the light level and/or a second temperature sensor can be mounted on a sensor stalk. A third option is an external fast-response thermistor, mounted on the body of the tag.

Direct U.S. prices start at $950 for the three standard configurations shown on the Mk9 product page. Please contact us for pricing on other configurations.

Standard Mk10 Architecture [more info]

The Mk10 tag is the most versatile of the Wildlife Computers family of instruments. The standard configuration of the Mk10 is an archival tag that includes 64 MBytes of memory and measures depth, temperature, and light level, and differentiates wet or dry conditions. A variety of other sensors can be added.

The Mk10 architecture forms the basis of an ever-growing range of products designed to meet a wide variety of customer needs. While we do not generally sell a simple "Mk10" tag, we combine the Mk10 with an Argos transmitter (-A option), a Fastloc receiver (-F option) and a stomach temperature receiver (-L option).

Mk10-A Data-Collecting Argos Tag [more info]

The Mk10-A is a data-collecting Argos satellite tag, similar to the SPLASH tag. The difference is that this tag combines the sampling and detailed data storage functions of the Mk10 archival tag, rather than the Mk9, with the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter. It includes sensors to measure depth, temperature, light level, and wet/dry periods (to determine surfacing). During the deployment, depth and temperature data are collected, analyzed, summarized, and compressed for transmission through the Argos satellites. Data throughput is maximized by flexible, user-programmable transmission regimes. At least 64 Mbytes of non-volatile memory are available for the archived data. The Mk10-A tag must be recovered in order to retrieve the entire raw archived data set.

Direct U.S. prices start at $3300. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk10-AF Transmitting Fast-GPS Tag [more info]

The Mk10-AF adds the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter and the Fastloc™ technology to the standard Mk10 archival tag. The Mk10-AF is a versatile tag that performs sub-second GPS acquistions and transmits Fastloc™ and other data through the Argos satellite system. It has the standard Mk10 sensors to measure depth, temperature, light-level and to differentiate wet or dry conditions, and has archival capabilities which include at least 64 MBytes of memory.

Direct U.S. prices start at $5000. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk10-AFB Transmitting Fast-GPS Tag- Basic model [more info]

The Mk10-AFB tag is a lower-priced option to the Mk10-AF. The Mk10-AFB adds the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter and Fastloc™ technology to a more basic version of the Mk10 archival tag. The Mk10-AFB has similar capabilities to the Mk10-AF, but has no depth or light-level sensors, and only 1Mbyte of data storage. It can archive and transmit Fastloc™ GPS locations, haul-out (wet/dry) timelines, and time-at-temperature histogram data.

Direct U.S. prices start at $3400. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk10-F Fast-GPS Tag [more info]

The MK10-F is exactly the same as the Mk10-AF, except the Mk10-F does not include an Argos transmitter. The tag must be physically recovered to retrieve the data.

Direct U.S. prices start at $3300. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk10-AL Transmitting Linked Sensor Tag [more info]

The Mk10-AL adds the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter and the ability to receive remote data from a Stomach Temperature Pill (STP) to the standard Mk10 archival tag.

Direct U.S. prices start at $3600. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

Mk10-L Linked Archival Tag [more info]

The MK10-L is exactly the same as the Mk10-AL except the Mk10-L does not include an Argos transmitter. The tag must be physically recovered to retrieve the data.

Direct U.S. prices start at $1900.

Mk10-PAT Pop-up Archival Transmitting Tag [more info]

Our Popup Archival Transmitting (Mk10-PAT) tag is a sophisticated combination of archival and Argos satellite technology. It is designed to track the large-scale movements and behavior of fish and other animals which do not spend enough time at the surface to allow the use of real-time Argos satellite tags.

The Mk10-PAT adds the Wildlife Computers Cricket Argos transmitter to the standard Mk10 archival tag. A bouyant body and a corrodible pin allows the release of the Mk10-PAT from the fish so data can be transmitted.

The standard Mk10-PAT direct U.S. price is $3500.

MiniPAT [more info]

The MiniPAT incorporates our newest Cricket transmitter and controller on a single board. The tag features a high-rate radio beacon to aid in recovery of the tag, allowing access to 8 Mbytes of archival data. About 2/3 the size of the Mk10-PAT, its sensors include depth, temperature (fast-response thermistor), light level, and wet/dry.

The tag will provide new mixed layer temperature and time series data, as well as standard time-at-depth and time-at-temperature histograms, light-level curves for geolocation calculation, and transmitted status messages. These data will facilitate large-scale tracking, short-term mortality studies, and oceanographic details and behavior data, especially important for fisheries management.

The MiniPAT weighs 53g in air. The tag body measures approximately 115mm. The actual antenna length is approximately 170mm.

The direct U.S. price is $3950.

Stomach Temperature Pill (STP) [more info]

The STP is designed to give insight into when an animal feeds. The STP must reside in the stomach of a warm-blooded study animal. A sudden drop in the measured temperature could be an indication that the study animal ingested cold prey. It is used in conjunction with either a Mk10-L, Mk10-AL or an HTR.

Direct U.S. prices start at $150.

Avian Cricket (AC1) Transmitting Tag [more info]

Built on the success of our field-proven Argos satellite transmitter, the Avian Cricket (AC1) tag is the first in the Wildlife Computers line of products designed specifically for the study of bird behavior and migration. It includes activity and temperature sensors and a recovery beacon.

Direct U.S. prices start at $2100. Please contact us for pricing on specific configurations.

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