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Ice Tracker


 General

Telemetry

  • Iridium SBD with Iridium  9602 Modem

Standard Battery Pack

  • 12 V; 8S8P alkaline AA cells; estimated 24 Ah capacity

Battery Lifespan

  • Operating life: 1–24 months with standard 24 Ah battery pack, depending on sampling/transmission rate and field conditions. Harsh weather or rough seas can increase GPS acquisition time and transmission retries, reducing battery life.

Sampling Period

  • Variable: 5 minutes to 12 hours
  • Commandable: Change the period after deploying

Power Mode Switch

  • A magnet inserted into the tracker's side switches the drifter from low-power mode to deployment mode when removed.

Sensors

  • Battery Voltage
  • GNSS Positions (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo)
  • Accelerometer (Detects if Tracker is on ice or in water)
  • Internal Temperature (Optional)
  • Air Pressure (Optional)

Air Deployable

  • Yes
  • From 1000 ft (300 m) onto ice or water


Weight and Dimensions

Diameter

  • 12 in (30 cm)

Material

  • Polyethylene Foam

Color

  • White 

Height

  • 17.6 in (45 cm)

Weight

  • 10 lbs (4.5 kg)