TEMPERATURE-SENSING TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR UNRESTRAINED RHESUS MONKEYS (MACACA MULATTA)

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Abstract:

The temperature-sensing telemetry system consists of three implanted transmitters each with its own antenna system and receiver, a scanner to sample in sequence each receiver output, a frequency counter, digital recorder, and tape punch unit. The scanner, synchronized with the digital recorder, permits temperature recording from each of the three transmitters once every 5 minutes. The implant is an FMFM frequency-modulated subcarrierfrequency- modulated transmitter telemetry unit operating in the 88 to 108 MHz broadcast band. Thermistors are used as temperature sensors. Printed circuit boards are used for component interconnection and antenna mercury batteries are used for power. The sensor, radio frequency transmitter, and batteries are embedded in an epoxy case. Before implantation the unit is calibrated in a water bath over the temperature range of 34 to 42C. The system has been used to automatically record, digitally and continuously, temperature measurements of three unrestrained rhesus monkeys Macaca mulatta for a period of 5 weeks.

Author(s):
Buchanan, Henry ; Phillips, Jere M. ; Lopez, Alfredo
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep-Dec 1966
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SAM-TR-67-63
Project Number(s):
AF-7930
Monitor Series:
USAFSAM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, *TELEMETER SYSTEMS, SCANNING, THERMISTORS, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, MONKEYS, PUNCHED TAPE, BODY TEMPERATURE, DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEMS, SURGICAL IMPLANTATION, ENCAPSULATION, MONITORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Telemetry
Report Date:
1967 Jul 01