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GEOLOCATEUR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Research Methods
- Birds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- light-level geolocator
1, record 1, English, light%2Dlevel%20geolocator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- light level geolocator 2, record 1, English, light%20level%20geolocator
correct
- geolocator 2, record 1, English, geolocator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because they are lightweight and have a long battery life, light-level geolocators are a great option for scientists who study the long-distance movements of migratory birds. And, in many cases, light-level geolocators may be the only option for studying the movements of small migratory bird species. 1, record 1, English, - light%2Dlevel%20geolocator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Light level geolocators primarily use an electronic light sensor to record light level and may also make other measurements to aid geolocation (e.g. temperature or water immersion). The smallest are archival types that do not use satellite or radio telemetry to offload data and recapture of the bird is necessary to obtain the data. 2, record 1, English, - light%2Dlevel%20geolocator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Oiseaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- géolocalisateur
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9olocalisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- géolocateur 2, record 1, French, g%C3%A9olocateur
correct, masculine noun
- photomètre géolocalisateur 3, record 1, French, photom%C3%A8tre%20g%C3%A9olocalisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La biologiste fixe un minuscule géolocalisateur au dos de chaque oiseau capturé. Environ de la taille d'un dix cents, ce dispositif électronique à pile pèse entre 1 et 1,5 gramme. Le capteur enregistre l'intensité de la lumière 24 heures par jour et cette information permet de déterminer où l'oiseau se trouve tous les jours au lever et au coucher du soleil. 4, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9olocalisateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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