ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
temperature logger
;
muscle temperature
;
Atlantic salmon
;
slaughter procedures
;
quality
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract This paper describes a micro controller based data logger designed to be externally attached to fish, in this case adult Atlantic salmon. The logger can measure ambient temperature and the temperature difference between ambient and dorsal white muscle, the latter with high resolution and accuracy. Communication with a computer for data transfer pass over a detachable transformer coupling. This transformer is also used to charge the internal battery. The logger can thus function without connectors, eliminating corrosion problems and simplifying encapsulation. Tracking of the muscle temperature is important for the development of better slaughter procedures. But the principles described in the following can also be useful for conventional tags and other kinds of underwater equipment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1017039608765
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