Mon Prof Augmenté
Turtle Shell Tag
A small satellite tag is attached to a sea turtle’s shell. It sends location data while attached and later comes off as the shell grows.
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In the picture
- The satellite tag capsule attached to the sea turtle’s shell
- The satellite receiving signals above the water
- The dashed signal path from the tag to the satellite
- The tag separating from a larger shell plate
Examples
- A fitness tracker on a wrist sends step counts to a phone.
- A shipping container sensor reports its location along a route.
Key takeaways
- Satellite tags can track animal movement across oceans.
- A sea turtle’s shell grows, so a glued tag eventually detaches.
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