Free Solar Pro - solar powered
Sep
3
Turtlenet?
Solar Powered Transmitters Help Scientists Track Turtles
You've heard of the internet, even sneakernet? How about turtlenet? Scientists from the University of
Massachusetts were having a hard time trying to track snapping turtles, in
trying to find out how they are coping with the loss of habitat, but turtlenet
has come to the rescue.
Transmitters that communicate with each other and a base
computer at the school 15 miles away are glued to the backs of the
turtles. These are solar powered and have GPS and WiFi capabilities. No
more sloshing through swamps for the scientists. The turtle to turtle information is gathered and transmitted back
to the University once a day. There are
no batteries to recharge and the information is always up to date and
mobile.
» Looking for a specific answer?
Ask the pro and have your question answered in no time flat!
» Already asked a question?
See the questions the pro has answered.
Ask the pro and have your question answered in no time flat!
» Already asked a question?
See the questions the pro has answered.