Design, construction and operation of PIT tag monitoring systems workshop

Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is hosting a workshop led by Warren Leach, Oregon RFID, on Radio Frequency Identification Transponders for tracking studies in rivers.

PIT tag in the field
Topics covered

RFID for fish and wildlife tracking

  • PIT tag characteristics
  • HDX and FDX technologies
  • Antenna types
  • Data collection
  • Review of notable systems

Building a PIT tag monitoring station

  • Reader types and capabilities
  • Selecting a location
  • Field power sources
  • Resonance tuning
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Dealing with noise
  • Performance optimization

PIT tag antennas

  • How to design an antenna
  • Wire selection
  • Construction techniques
  • Metal effects

Register

 To register or for further information, contact custmail@oregonrfid.com.

Presenter time slots available

Time is available for 10-minute user presentations on their PIT tag projects. Contact warren@oregonrfd.com to arrange a slot.

Location Information
Location Address: E2 - Engineering 2
200 University Avenue West
Room 2350
Waterloo, ON, CA  N2L 3G1
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Additional Information
Host: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Cost: $20, includes lunch