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An underwater event recorder for use in behavioural research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

G. W. Potts ,
S. G. Robinson  and
J. M. Edwards
G. W. Potts
Affiliation:
The Laboratory, Marine Biological Association, Citadel Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PB
S. G. Robinson
Affiliation:
The Laboratory, Marine Biological Association, Citadel Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PB
J. M. Edwards
Affiliation:
The Laboratory, Marine Biological Association, Citadel Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PB
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Abstract

An event/time recorder is described which is contained in a sealed waterproof case, with no external electrical connections and which uses novel methods for communicating control and data signals, and for charging the internal battery. The instrument is designed to be used underwater for recording behavioural and faunistic census information. On return to the laboratory the data can be retrieved, stored and processed using a microcomputer. The instrument is uncomplicated to use, completely waterproof, of a size that is easily carried and robust enough to withstand hard usage.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 68 , Issue 2 , May 1988 , pp. 287 - 293
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1988

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