The ARTS-DTAG Project: Technical Step from DTAGv2 to DTAGv3
Abstract
Several modifications were introduced to the ARTS system in order to make it a reliable delivery system for digital recording tags (DTAGs), described in the final technical report of the ARTS-DTAG project (N00014-10-1-0380). With the new version 3 design of the DTAG, the DTAGv3, the setup with the ARTS and the ARTS-carrier robot required important modifications. The new tag is smaller, lighter and with a new form factor for the housing. We have made a new design of the ARTS-carrier, and tested the new shock absorbing docking grip for the DTAGv3 with positive results. This shock absorber technique reduce the sliding and rebounding of the tag upon impact with the target, reduces the impact forces upon the tag and its electronic components, and soften the impact forces on a target animal. This new setup enables the v3 DTAG to be launched at longer range and at a lower launching pressure from a platform close to sea level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA586488
Entities
People
- Alessando Bocconcelli
- Lars Kleivane
- Peter H. Kvadsheim
- Peter Tyack
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution