Animal and telemetry data are priceless but recovering that data can be challenging. A payload recovery device is the best way to recover your data with minimal effort and disturbance to the animal. Designed for pinnipeds, the PRD-RP (Payload Recovery Device-Remote Pinniped) can survive onshore abuse and depths up to 2,000 meters. There are many ways to find the device including Argos locations, a strobe light, or a UHF beacon. The PRD-RP can be used multiple times so the same valuable payload can be used again right away. The PRD-RP is the only commercially available release system suitable for deployments on seals, sea lions, and fur seals. As a bonus, there are no shipping restrictions with the device, unlike other squib-style release mechanisms.
Below are the physical specifications of the PRD-RP.
Animal Attachment | Epoxy, glue, or other adhesive |
Payload Attachment | Epoxy, glue, or other adhesive |
Sensors | None |
Wet/Dry Sensor | Yes |
Dimension (no payload)(LxWxH) | 117 mm x 88 mm x 29 mm |
Weight In Air (no payload) | 327 grams |
Payload Platform | 105 mm x 67 mm |
Pressure Rating | 2,000 m |
Operating Temperature Range | -20° C to 50° C |
Memory/Archive | None |
Operating Life | Years—duration depends on device settings |
Conductivity Operational Limits | 0.1 to 5 S/m |
Transmitter Frequency | 401.678 MHz |
Transmitter Power Output | 500 mW |
Receiver sensitivity | -97 dBm |
Recovery Beacon | Yes |
Recovery Strobe | Yes |
Shipping Restrictions | None |