North Star Tracking Solutions
12 Gram Solar Ear Tag
12 Gram Solar Ear Tag12 Gram Solar Ear Tag
3-Panel Solar PTT
3-Panel Solar PTTTracking Birds
North Star’s Bird Borne PTTs (PTT stands for “Platform Transmitter Terminal”) offer long operational life, high location accuracy, programmable duty cycles with multiple seasons, integrated sensors, and package sizes ranging from 9.5-110 grams. GPS PTTs are available from 22 grams on up, in solar and primary battery models. Conventional VHF transmitters can be incorporated into the package, if desired.
Sensors included in all North Star PTTs include temperature, activity, battery voltage and duty cycle season. GPS PTTs can provide heading , altitude, and speed. New GSM units for birds operate via cellular networks and provide 2-way capabilities for the first time ever from the back of a bird. North Star can deliver the PTTs and GSM devices as backpacks (typical configuration), leg mounts (for species such as cranes), neck mounts (for species such as swans), or patagial mounts. North Start also offers GPS loggers for birds with an integrated VHF transmitter beacon to aid in recovery.
Argos AL-1 PTT Locator
Argos AL-1 PTT LocatorArgos AL-1 PTT Locator
Bison (LRD)
Bison (LRD)Bison (LRD)
GPS-GSM, GPS-GSM-UHF, or GPS-UHF Collar
Remote programming and data access via UHF link – no need to recapture animals.
Very durable.
Size | 300 mm |
Weight | 2,000-3,000 grams |
Condor Patagial PTTs
Condor Patagial PTTsTracking Birds
North Star’s Bird Borne PTTs (PTT stands for “Platform Transmitter Terminal”) offer long operational life, high location accuracy, programmable duty cycles with multiple seasons, integrated sensors, and package sizes ranging from 9.5-110 grams. GPS PTTs are available from 22 grams on up, in solar and primary battery models. Conventional VHF transmitters can be incorporated into the package, if desired.
Sensors included in all North Star PTTs include temperature, activity, battery voltage and duty cycle season. GPS PTTs can provide heading , altitude, and speed. New GSM units for birds operate via cellular networks and provide 2-way capabilities for the first time ever from the back of a bird. North Star can deliver the PTTs and GSM devices as backpacks (typical configuration), leg mounts (for species such as cranes), neck mounts (for species such as swans), or patagial mounts. North Start also offers GPS loggers for birds with an integrated VHF transmitter beacon to aid in recovery.
Crane
CraneCrane
For tracking birds in poor light or when feathers can shadow solar-charged, i.e.: eagle owls, cranes, storks, etc.
Double powering system: solar-charged battery and backup lithium battery (used only when no solar charging).
Crane Leg Mount Units
Crane Leg Mount UnitsTracking Birds
North Star’s Bird Borne PTTs (PTT stands for “Platform Transmitter Terminal”) offer long operational life, high location accuracy, programmable duty cycles with multiple seasons, integrated sensors, and package sizes ranging from 9.5-110 grams. GPS PTTs are available from 22 grams on up, in solar and primary battery models. Conventional VHF transmitters can be incorporated into the package, if desired.
Sensors included in all North Star PTTs include temperature, activity, battery voltage and duty cycle season. GPS PTTs can provide heading , altitude, and speed. New GSM units for birds operate via cellular networks and provide 2-way capabilities for the first time ever from the back of a bird. North Star can deliver the PTTs and GSM devices as backpacks (typical configuration), leg mounts (for species such as cranes), neck mounts (for species such as swans), or patagial mounts. North Start also offers GPS loggers for birds with an integrated VHF transmitter beacon to aid in recovery.
D-cell collar
D-cell collarD-cell collar
Configurationu2014Single D Cell Component Weights
Housing and Hardware | 625 grams (Standard GPS antenna) |
555 grams (Micro GPS antenna) | |
Peripherals | VHF 30-55 grams (smaller available) |
Drop-off Mechanism 78-114 grams | |
Collar Average Weight Range | 725 grams (24u201d Collar) to 1005 grams (36u201d collar, no peripherals) |
D-Cell Battery (alone) | 150 grams |
D-Cell Enclosure plus Board (alone) | 305 grams |
Note: Includes GPS Receiver and Globalstar Transmitter |
Antenna Weights (with Rexolite Cover)
Transmit Antenna | 60 grams |
MMIII GPS Antenna | 110 grams |
Standard GPS Antenna | 70 grams |
Micro Mouse GPS Antenna | 40 grams |
Battery Life Expectancy
Drop-off Battery Life | 3 years |
VHF Battery Life | 3+ years |
Collect/Transmit 8 GPS loc. p/day | 17u201319 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day 24u201326 months u2022 Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day | 24u201326 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day 24u201326 months u2022 Collect/Transmit 4 GPS loc. p/day | 33u201336 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day 24u201326 months u2022 Collect/Transmit 3 GPS loc. p/day | 42u201345 months |
Note: Environmental conditions, such as wide variations in ambient temperatures, will reduce actual battery lives, particularly over extended deployments. |
General Data
Output Power | 150 mW |
Transmit Signal Length | 1.5 Seconds |
Temp Range | u201340 to +50 Degrees Celsius |
Frequency | 1611.25 to 1618.75MHz |
Modulation | BPSK-modulated PRN Code |
GPS Engine | u03bcBlox 16 Channel |
GPS Accuracy | +/u2014 10m horz, +/u2014 25 vert |
GPS Antenna | Active |
GPS Datum | WGS84 |
VHF Power Output (VHF Mortality Available) | 1u20142mW, 30u201445ppm |
Specified accuracy is 2.5 meters CEP and 5 meters SEP. CEP is Circular Error Probability. It is the radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. SEP is Spherical Error Probability. It is the radius of a sphere, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. | |
NOTE: We are turning off our GPS engine after 5 positions in a row (1 per second) are acquired with a horizontal accuracy of 5 meters or less. |
Felis (LRD)
Felis (LRD)Felis (LRD)
GPS-GSM, GPS-GSM-UHF, or GPS-UHF Collar
Remote programming and data access via UHF link – no need to recapture animals.
Solar charger on the top of the collar.
Size | 50 mm |
Weight | 80 grams or more |
GPS GSM UHF
GPS GSM UHFGPS GSM UHF
Specifications:
The most advanced and multifunctional of our GPS loggers for year-round precise tracking. GPS-UHF module allows you to collect many more fixes than with GSM. From 2016, each device is equipped with xyz acceleration recording in 1, 5, or 10 Hz bursts.
Housing: backpack, aerodynamic, rounded edges, strong, and waterproof
Independently programmable GPS-GSM and GPS-UHF modules
Data access and programming via GSM network or long-range (LRD) UHF link
GPS-GSM data: GPS position, activity, temperature; optionally: altitude, speed, xyz acceleration, light intensity
GPS-UHF data: GPS position, speed altitude, temperature; optionally: xyz acceleration in 1, 5, or 10 Hz bursts
Long-life battery and highly efficient solar charger
Data access and settings: Web profile and UHF base station
Optional: VHF beacon
GPS UHF
GPS UHFGPS UHF
The Nano
The Nano is one of the world’s smallest GPS tags for birds. It has a built-in GPS module, sensors (including accelerometer), and a wireless communication module via long-range Bluetooth.
Specifications (view Short Range; view Long Range)
Remote programming and data access via UHF link – no need to recapture animals. Often used for tracking animals during the breeding season that regularly return to their nests, burrows, etc.
Remote automatic data download
Memory for 130,000 GPS fixes
Rechargeable batteries
Programming and data download from user-friendly interface
Power-saving mode: GPS can be switched off within base station range
UHF digital telemetry on board
Solar charger and diving duration logger in some models
Fully programmable: intervals 1-240 minutes, delayed start, accuracy, UHF communication intervals, GPS duty hours
Ibis
IbisIbis
For tracking geese, ibises, swans and similar species.
Fast and easy locking system without screws or tools.
Housing: backpack, aerodynamic, rounded edges, strong & waterproof;
Data upload from memory when GSM network is accessible;
GPS intervals: user programmable, from 30 minutes to 24 hours;
GPS controlled by operating-hours schedule and light sensor;
Data recorded: GPS position, activity and temperature;
Optional data: speed, altitude, 3-axis acceleration and light intensity;
Highly efficient solar charger;
Long-life battery;
Data access and settings: Web profile;
Optional: VHF beacon, diving sensor & pressure-proof design.
Low Profile C-cell collar
Low Profile C-cell collarLow Profile C-cell collar
Low Profile C-cell collarLow Profile C-cell collar
NSG-LC1 Component Weights
Housing and Hardware (with battery) | 575 grams (Standard GPS antenna) |
405 grams (Micro GPS antenna) | |
Peripherals | VHF 30-55 grams (smaller available) |
Drop-off Mechanism 78-114 grams | |
Collar Average Weight Range | 575 grams (24” Collar) to 855 grams (36” collar, no peripherals) |
C-Cell Battery (alone) | 60 grams |
C-Cell Enclosure plus Board (alone) | 245 grams |
Note: Includes GPS Receiver and Globalstar Transmitter |
Antenna Weights (with Rexolite Cover)
Transmit Antenna | 60 grams |
MMIII GPS Antenna | 110 grams |
Standard GPS Antenna | 70 grams |
Micro Mouse GPS Antenna | 40 grams |
Battery Life Expectancy
Drop-off Battery Life | 3 years |
VHF Battery Life | 3+ years |
Collect/Transmit 8 GPS loc. p/day | 8–9 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day | 12–14 months |
Collect/Transmit 4 GPS loc. p/day | 15–17 months |
Collect/Transmit 3 GPS loc. p/day | 20–22 months |
Note: Environmental conditions, such as wide variations in ambient temperatures, will reduce actual battery lives, particularly over extended deployments. |
General Data
Output Power | 150 mW |
Transmit Signal Length | 1.5 Seconds |
Temp Range | –40 to +50 Degrees Celsius |
Frequency | 1611.25 to 1618.75MHz |
Modulation | BPSK-modulated PRN Code |
GPS Engine | μBlox 16 Channel |
GPS Accuracy | +/— 10m horz, +/— 25 vert |
GPS Antenna | Active |
GPS Datum | WGS84 |
VHF Power Output (VHF Mortality Available) | 1—2mW, 30—45ppm |
Specified accuracy is 2.5 meters CEP and 5 meters SEP. CEP is Circular Error Probability. It is the radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. SEP is Spherical Error Probability. It is the radius of a sphere, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. | |
NOTE: We are turning off our GPS engine after 5 positions in a row (1 per second) are acquired with a horizontal accuracy of 5 meters or less. |
Low Profile D-cell collar
Low Profile D-cell collarLow Profile D-cell collar
Low Profile D-cell collarLow Profile D-cell collar
NSG-LD1 Component Weights
Housing and Hardware | 565 grams (Standard GPS antenna) |
495 grams (Micro GPS antenna) | |
Peripherals | VHF 30-55 grams (smaller available) |
Drop-off Mechanism 78-114 grams | |
Collar Average Weight Range | 665 grams (24” Collar) to 945 grams (36” collar, no peripherals) |
D-Cell Battery (alone) | 150 grams |
D-Cell Enclosure plus Board (alone) | 245 grams |
Note: Includes GPS Receiver and Globalstar Transmitter |
Antenna Weights (with Rexolite Cover)
Transmit Antenna | 60 grams |
MMIII GPS Antenna | 110 grams |
Standard GPS Antenna | 70 grams |
Micro Mouse GPS Antenna | 40 grams |
Battery Life Expectancy
Drop-off Battery Life | 3 years |
VHF Battery Life | 3+ years |
Collect/Transmit 8 GPS loc. p/day | 17–19 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day | 24–26 months |
Collect/Transmit 4 GPS loc. p/day | 33–36 months |
Collect/Transmit 3 GPS loc. p/day | 42–45 months |
Note: Environmental conditions, such as wide variations in ambient temperatures, will reduce actual battery lives, particularly over extended deployments. |
General Data
Output Power | 150 mW |
Transmit Signal Length | 1.5 Seconds |
Temp Range | –40 to +50 Degrees Celsius |
Frequency | 1611.25 to 1618.75MHz |
Modulation | BPSK-modulated PRN Code |
GPS Engine | μBlox 16 Channel |
GPS Accuracy | +/— 10m horz, +/— 25 vert |
GPS Antenna | Active |
GPS Datum | WGS84 |
VHF Power Output (VHF Mortality Available) | 1—2mW, 30—45ppm |
Specified accuracy is 2.5 meters CEP and 5 meters SEP. CEP is Circular Error Probability. It is the radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. SEP is Spherical Error Probability. It is the radius of a sphere, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. | |
NOTE: We are turning off our GPS engine after 5 positions in a row (1 per second) are acquired with a horizontal accuracy of 5 meters or less. |
Low Profile DD-cell collar
Low Profile DD-cell collarLow Profile DD-cell collar
Low Profile DD-cell collarLow Profile DD-cell collar
NSG-LD2 Component Weights
Housing and Hardware (with battery) | 855 grams (Standard GPS antenna) |
715 grams (Micro GPS antenna) | |
Peripherals | VHF 30-55 grams (smaller available) |
Drop-off Mechanism 78-114 grams | |
Collar Average Weight Range | 900 grams (24” Collar) to 1200 grams (36” collar, no peripherals) |
D-Cell Battery (alone) | 150 grams |
DD-Cell Enclosure plus Board (alone) | 315 grams |
Note: Includes GPS Receiver and Globalstar Transmitter |
Antenna Weights (with Rexolite Cover)
Transmit Antenna | 60 grams |
MMIII GPS Antenna | 110 grams |
Standard GPS Antenna | 70 grams |
Micro Mouse GPS Antenna | 40 grams |
Battery Life Expectancy
Drop-off Battery Life | 3 years |
VHF Battery Life | 3+ years |
Collect/Transmit 8 GPS loc. p/day | 30–34 months |
Collect/Transmit 6 GPS loc. p/day | 40–45 months |
Collect/Transmit 4 GPS loc. p/day | 60–65 months |
Collect/Transmit 3 GPS loc. p/day | 75–80 months |
Note: Environmental conditions, such as wide variations in ambient temperatures, will reduce actual battery lives, particularly over extended deployments. |
General Data
Output Power | 150 mW |
Transmit Signal Length | 1.5 Seconds |
Temp Range | –40 to +50 Degrees Celsius |
Frequency | 1611.25 to 1618.75MHz |
Modulation | BPSK-modulated PRN Code |
GPS Engine | μBlox 16 Channel |
GPS Accuracy | +/— 10m horz, +/— 25 vert |
GPS Antenna | Active |
GPS Datum | WGS84 |
VHF Power Output (VHF Mortality Available) | 1—2mW, 30—45ppm |
Specified accuracy is 2.5 meters CEP and 5 meters SEP. CEP is Circular Error Probability. It is the radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. SEP is Spherical Error Probability. It is the radius of a sphere, centered at the true antenna position, containing 50% of the fixes. | |
NOTE: We are turning off our GPS engine after 5 positions in a row (1 per second) are acquired with a horizontal accuracy of 5 meters or less. |