Wildlife Telemetry
Vetaclear engages in the MOTUS network of wildlife telemetry. MOTUS is a research collaborative network of radio telemetry stations to study the movement of birds, bats and insects transforming our understandings of migration pathways, conservation, and protecting biodiversity.
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MOTUS Tower
Status: Active
Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Equipment: π
In collaboration with the MOTUS network, a robust telemetry tracking system was implemented using Raspberry Pis, FunCube dongles, software-defined radios (SDRs), and UHF antennas. These components were carefully integrated to extend the detection range and precision of wildlife monitoring across the region.
A mast equipped with eight strategically placed antennas was deployed in Watertown, Connecticut, enabling over 15km of detection per direction of wide-angle signal capture and facilitating high-resolution telemetry data collection. This setup provides real-time tracking of tagged wildlife species, enriching ecological studies and migration analysis through the MOTUS network’s shared infrastructure.
Wildlife Monitoring Station
Status: Active
Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Equipment: Axis/Cisco
A solar-powered wildlife tracking station was established in rural Connecticut to support long-term ecological observation. The station is equipped with high-resolution Axis cameras and telemetry systems that log passing wildlife with minimal environmental disruption. Cellular technology ensures reliable remote connectivity, enabling real-time data transmission from this off-grid location to research teams.
MOTUS Tower
Status: Inactive
Location: Iquitos, Peru
Equipment: π
A MOTUS wildlife tracking tower is slated for installation at the base of a remote lodge nestled along the rivers of the Amazon. Strategically positioned to extend above the rainforest canopy, this tower will optimize line-of-sight telemetry reception and maximize tag detection across the dense jungle landscape. The elevated placement ensures uninterrupted communication with tagged species in flight or migration, supporting biodiversity monitoring efforts in one of the world’s richest ecosystems.