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SeaTag-LOT

Model SeaTag-LOT (LOT/PSAT)

Compact satellite tag compatible with Argos and Kineis, also used for drifting mooring localization and recovery.

Description

SeaTag-LOT (LOT/PSAT) is a compact satellite tag in the SeaTag family. Stated dimensions are 178mm length to the base of the antenna, 14.6mm tube diameter and 30mm float maximum diameter, with a weight in air of 41.7g and flotation of 8.3g in sea water (19.9% of weight). Desert Star also specifies SeaTag-LOT as the satellite transmitter for drifting mooring localization and recovery in its SonarPoint array systems, compatible with the Argos and Kineis constellations. SeaTag satellite tags are designed for long-lasting, high sample size studies of marine animals such as penguins, tuna, whales and deep diving swordfish; Desert Star highlights solar power, reusability and earth magnetic field sensing to fix fish locations beyond the reach of GPS.

Specifications

Length (to base of antenna)178mm
Tube diameter14.6mm
Weight in air41.7g
Flotation in sea water8.3g (19.9% of weight)

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