>Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 11:56:36 -0600
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: Jerry J Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Insect Tracking Workshop - Advancing the Technology
>
>Bee Specialists, Entomologists, Electronics Specialists
>
>Our work and that of others working under DARPA's Controlled Biological
and Biomimetic Systems has demonstrated a need for advanced tracking
systems for following the movements of bees, other insects, small animals,
and micro-robots. I realize that this is very short notice and must note
that participation will be limited.
We expect people like Joe Riley from U.K. (biologists who have existing
tracking capabilities for bees and other small insects) and
micro-electronics specialists to be at the meeting. The objective is to
produce tracking systems that significantly improve existing technologies.
For example, tracking of individuals bees at 1 km, using some type of
"spray-on" tag rather than a glue-on antennae.
>The purpose of the workshop is to conduct an open discussion leading to
formulating a plan for producing advanced tracking systems in a very short
period of time - either by greatly enhancing existing systems or by
creating a new technology.
>
>Please respond directly to SWRI if you are interested in the workshop and
can make a contribution. We are looking for creative problem solving and
advanced technologies.
>
>Thanks
>
>Jerry Bromenshenk
>The University of Montana
Please respond directly to Ralph Hill at SWRI - ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS
>
>>ANNOUNCEMENT #2: INSECT TRACKING WORKSHOP (AUGUST 2-3), SWRI, San
Antonio, TX
>>
>>Goal: For the purpose of information exchange on insect (honeybees, moths,
>>etc.) tracking and tagging and to develop a strategic action plan for
>>demonstration of advanced tags and tracking for DARPA (Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency's) Controlled Biological
>>and Biomimetic Systems program.
>>
>>Many concepts and topics are of interest. For instance: It may be
>>possible to put a RF tag on a bee, but can it still fly? What is needed
>>to track an insect? What are the weight restrictions. Can you glue
>>instruments to a moth? What is a reasonable cost for tracking equipment?
>>
>>ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED.
>>
>>PLEASE SUBMIT A SHORT ABSTRACT ABOUT WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY
>>EMAIL ([log in to unmask]). DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS IS JULY 10, SO WE WILL
>>HAVE TIME TO NOTIFY YOU OF ACCEPTANCE. LIMITED TRAVEL FUNDS MAY BE
>>AVAILABLE.
>>
>>Date: Aug 2-3, 2000 (Wednesday--all day, and Thursday--morning)
>>
>>Location: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Building 160
>>(Administration Building) 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166
>>(This is near to the future 1-acre 30-ft tall netted tent facility.)
>>
>>Website for more information: http://tent.space.swri.edu/workshop.html
>>and related links.
>>
>>Hotel/Motel Information: There are many local motels and hotels in San
>>Antonio. We have talked to two motels, close to SwRI, who will give you
>>prices to meet the government rates. Please make your reservations
>>yourself.
>>
>> Sierra Royale is a suite hotel off Bandera Road outside Loop 410.
>> This is arranged like apartments, with kitchen and living room areas;
>>address is 6300 Rue Marielyn. Contact Roxanna Morales in the Sierra
>>Royale Sales office at (210) 647-0041 to make reservations. The room rate
>>is $65.00 for one bedroom and $85.00 for a two-bedroom accommodation.
>>Attendees need to identify themselves as being part of the DARPA Insect
>>Tracking Workshop Group.
>>
>> Hampton Inn is a regular hotel room type facility. It is located
>>at 4803 Manitou Street. The phone number is (210) 684-9966. The room
>>block is listed under Confirmation number 83023138. When calling in
>>reservations, this confirmation number must be given to the reservations
>>clerk in order to get the discounted rate. The rate is $64.00, single
>>occupancy with a king-size bed. Cut-off date for reservations is July
>>25th, two weeks before the workshop. After this date, rooms may not be
>>available with the discounted rate.
>>
>>Weather and Attire: The weather is hot in San Antonio in August. Last
>>year on Aug 3 the peak temperature was 95° F, the nighttime temperature
>>was 75° F , and there was reasonable humidity. Attire will be informal,
>>with no ties or suits.
>>
>>Questions: Dr. Ralph Hill at 210/522-3358 or email: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
Jerry J. Bromenshenk
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http://www.umt.edu/biology/bees
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