The mrPAT is a small, fisheries-independent Argos location reporter ideal for large scale dispersal and movement studies. At just 40 grams, it is the smallest tag in Wildlife Computers pop-up family. It is also the most cost effective, allowing for larger sample sizes and greater assurance of results.
The mrPAT is easy to deploy making it simple for research partners, such as sport and commercial fishermen, to assist with deployments.
This user guide gives you all the essential information needed for interacting with, configuring, and deploying this tag.
USB Communications Cable Driver – 29-March 2023
Driver for the Wildlife Computers USB Communications cable.
Administer settings to your tag.
The mrPAT design is a culmination of Wildlife Computers 20+ years of experience manufacturing pop-up archival tags.
Attachment Type | Towed |
Sensors | Temperature, Tilt |
Temperature Sensor Resolution | 0.05° C |
Temperature Sensor Accuracy | +/- 0.1° C |
Tilt Sensor Range | ±2 g (-20 m/s/s to 20 m/s/s) |
Tilt Sensor Resolution | 0.05 m/s/s |
Wet/Dry Sensor | Yes |
Length (mm) | 118 mm |
Diameter (mm) | 28 mm |
Weight (g) | 44 g |
Pressure Rating (m) | 2000 m |
Operating Temperature Rating (°C) | -20° C to 50° C |
Conductivity Operational Limits | 0.1 to 5 S/m |
Optimal Storage Temperature Range (°C) | 0° C to 5° C |
Memory | N/A |
Maximum Deployment Length | 730 Days |