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Sea Turtle Glossary

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Platform terminal transmitter

Variations: PTT, Satellite transmitter, Satellite tag

A Platform Terminal Transmitter (PTT) is a small satellite transmitter attached to a sea turtle in order to monitor its movements and/or behavior.

See also: Satellite   Tracking

WWW References:

• SEATURTLE.ORG Tracking FAQ
• SEATURTLE.ORG Tracking Home

Citations:

• Pelletier, D., Roos, D. and Ciccione, S. 2003. Oceanic survival and movements of wild and captive-reared immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Indian Ocean. - Aquatic Living Resources 16: 35-41.

Entered by: Janice Blumenthal
Modified by: Matthew Godfrey, Michael Coyne,
Entered: 2005-05-06 15:03:16
Last modified: 2005-07-31 16:04:23