Telemetry | - Iridium SBD with Iridium 9602 Modem
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Standard Battery Pack | - 12 V; 8S8P alkaline AA cells; estimated 24 Ah capacity
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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.
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Sampling Period | - Variable: 5 minutes to 12 hours
- Commandable: Change the period after deploying
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Power Mode Switch | - A magnet inserted into the tracker's side switches the drifter from low-power mode to deployment mode when removed.
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Sensors | - Battery Voltage
- GNSS Positions (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo)
- Accelerometer (Detects if Tracker is on ice or in water)
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Internal Temperature (Optional)
- Air Pressure (Optional)
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Air Deployable | - Yes
- From 1000 ft (300 m) onto ice or water
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