Solar Satellite Tracker

PURPOSE

Autonomous satellite tracker designed for wildlife monitoring in remote environments without cellular coverage.

It allows GNSS positions to be recorded and transmitted via satellite connectivity, ensuring global coverage and data continuity under extreme conditions.

ESPECIFICATIONS

Device weight: ≤ 80 g (adjustable depending on final version)

Dimensions: ≈ 80 × 57 × 25 mm

Available colors: Brown / White

Housing: UV-resistant technical polymer, dustproof and water-resistant (IP67)

Operating temperature range: −20 °C to +50 °C

Mounting: collar / backpack / custom depending on species and protocol

TECHNOLOGY

Communication: satellite network (global coverage)

Positioning: multi-constellation GNSS

(GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS)

Typical accuracy: 2–30 m in open sky

Transmission:

optimized batch transmission

scheduled communication windows

local storage with automatic retransmission

Security: data encryption and device authentication

Remote configuration:

adjustable parameters via platform and remote commands

POWER AND AUTONOMY

Power source: integrated monocrystalline solar panel

Battery: Li-Po 1000 mAh with thermal and electrical protection

Smart power management:

GNSS acquisition prioritization

transmission conditioned by battery level

adaptive modes based on energy availability

Autonomy:

continuous operation with good solar irradiance

extended operation under low solar charging conditions

DATA AND COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with geographic tracking tools and mapping platforms

Export of positions in standard formats (CSV, GPX, GeoJSON)

Storage of up to 4000 positions in device memory

OPERATING MODES

Migration: high-frequency logging with batch transmission.

Residence: moderate logging with balanced energy use.

Power saving: extended intervals with minimal transmission.