Fishing Cat Tracking System via Mobile Network

Abstract

Existing tracking systems specifically designed for fishing cats are quite expensive, while typical tracking devices designed for other types of animals may not be suitable for fishing cats due to size and weight.  This project proposes Fishing Cat Tracking System via Mobile Network.  First, a tracking device attached to the fishing cat receives location coordinates from GPS satellite, then sends the location data through a mobile network operator and into a database.  In order to save energy, location data will be reported in a discrete real-time manner.  The location reports are then visualized via a web application employing Google Maps.  Experimenting with a device prototype shows that the device can geolocate and report the locations to the server correctly with some errors in the location measurement. The developed tracking system costs less than the existing tracking systems while the size and weight are still suitable for fishing cats.  Current measurement shows that the device can last approximately 48 days if location data is recorded and reported once per hour, or up to 4 months if the record frequency is 9 times per day, on a 3000 mAh 3.7V battery without recharging using the stop mode to configure the device.