Star-Oddi Fish Positioning Sounder (FPS)  The Fish Positioning Sounder was developed by Star-Oddi in cooperation with Simrad Norway. The sounder is intended for being used in lakes, rivers and small ocean areas. The sounder can be placed on small vessels/boats or in fixed position (example on buoys). The Star-Oddi sounder can be programmed from a PC computer to transmit a fixed position or being connected to a GPS antenna transmitting continuously new position as the position changes. Transmitting range of the Star-Oddi sounder can be set up for several hundred meters. Related Material: -DST GPS Fish Tag -Further information about the system and case studies

Technical Specifications for FPS

DC RMS power	5W (optionally 10 watt under construcion)
Output power	User regulated
Transmitter efficiency approx.	50%
Input voltage	12 volt
Beam Transmitted Pattern	Spherical
Frequency	26.5 KHz
Receiving range of tag to transmitter at max power	Up to 600m meter radius (can be regulated to lower ranges)**
Water characteristics	Waterproof
Transmitter material	Urethane
PC communication to control unit	RS232
Global GPS transmission resolution	1220 x 2440 m at equator, 1220 x 1220 at 60° latitude, User definable down to 4 x 7 m*

*Depending on Size of defined area.
** Depending on environmental condition.

Specifications may change without notice

Simrad sonars SP60/70/90

Researchers can utilise new or existing Simrad sonars of the type SP60/70 and 90 for transmitting the vessel's GPS position to the tagged fish. For operation there is a need for software upgrade of Simrad sonars that are already in use. Transmitting range of the Simrad sonars is 4 km. 

For further information on Simrad sonars, please visit www.simrad.com. More info on the Fish Positioning Sounder will be added to the site soon, but please contact Star-Oddi for further information.