# Motus Docs ## Motus Docs - [Motus Docs](https://docs.motus.org/en/readme.md) - [Introduction and overview](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/introduction-and-overview.md) - [Automated Radio Telemetry](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/automated-radio-telemetry.md) - [Collaborate](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/collaborate.md) - [Host a Station](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/collaborate/host-a-station.md) - [Adopt a station](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/collaborate/adopt-a-station.md) - [Donate](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/donate.md) - [How to Join Motus](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-to-join-motus.md) - [Collaboration Policy](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/collaboration-policy.md) - [How Data are Processed](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-data-are-processed.md) - [Tag Finder](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-data-are-processed/tag-finder.md) - [False Detections](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-data-are-processed/false-detections.md): False detections (a.k.a. false positives) are a frequent occurrence in radio tracking. In fact, any tracking technology has erroneous data that must be handled in a unique manner. - [Public Data Filters](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-data-are-processed/public-data-filters.md) - [Reprocessing receiver data](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/how-data-are-processed/reprocessing-receiver-data.md) - [Quick Reference](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/quick-reference.md) - [Tag Deployment](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/quick-reference/tag-deployment.md) - [Station Deployment](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/quick-reference/station-deployment.md) - [Definitions](https://docs.motus.org/en/about-motus/quick-reference/definitions.md): See Appendix C for parts lists, pictures, and descriptions - [Get Involved](https://docs.motus.org/en/get-involved.md) - [Getting Started](https://docs.motus.org/en/project-management/introduction.md) - [Data Access](https://docs.motus.org/en/project-management/data-access.md) - [Collaborators](https://docs.motus.org/en/project-management/collaborators.md): Collaborators are the glue that keeps Motus together. They are the researchers, landowners, and stakeholders that need to access the project's data. - [Institutions](https://docs.motus.org/en/project-management/institutions.md) - [Citations](https://docs.motus.org/en/project-management/citations.md) - [Introduction](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/stations.md): This guide has been created to help collaborators decide on where and how to install Motus stations. - [Station Placement](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-placement.md) - [Station Structures](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-structures.md) - [Station Equipment](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment.md) - [Receivers](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/receivers.md) - [Antennas, Cables, and Dongles](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/antennas.md) - [Power](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/power.md): You can’t have a reliable station without a reliable power source. For this reason, it’s best to ensure more than an ample supply is available. - [Battery Storage and Maintenance](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/power/battery-storage-and-maintenance.md): Batteries must be maintained during storage using battery chargers. However, the type of charger you need will largely depend on the number and type of batteries you have. - [Station Installation](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation.md) - [Antenna and Coax Assembly](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly.md) - [Laird Yagi](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/laird-yagi.md) - [Intermod/Maple Leaf Yagi](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/intermod-maple-leaf-yagi.md) - [Intermod Omni](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/intermod-omni.md) - [Antenna Mounts for Co-Locates](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/antenna-mounts-for-co-locates.md) - [Solar Power](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/solar-power.md) - [Building-bracketed Lattice Tower](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/building-bracketed-lattice-tower.md) - [Rock Anchored Lattice Tower](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/rock-anchored-lattice-tower.md) - [Antenna Mounts for Tower Structures](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-mounts-for-tower-structures.md) - [Tripod and Pop-up Mast](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/tripod-and-pop-up-mast.md): A pop-tower is a type of standalone station that uses a tripod + telescopic mast assembly to mount the antennas. The tripod can be used to mount a solar panel if necessary. - [Grounding Antennas](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/grounding-antennas.md) - [Storage Container](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/storage-container.md): The purpose of the storage container is primarily to store and protect battery and charge controller. You can also store the receiver in the storage bin. - [Station Metadata Management](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-metadata.md): Stations form the backbone of Motus. They are the network which makes data sharing possible. To maximise the utility of Motus, metadata associated with stations must be kept accurate and up to date. - [Downloading Data](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data.md) - [Lotek SRX](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data/lotek-srx.md): How to download data from a Lotek SRX Receiver - [Station Inspection](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection.md) - [Antenna Inspection](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/antenna-inspection.md) - [Up time and detectability](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/up-time-and-detectability.md): This section describes how to identify when your station was powered on and able to detect tags. - [Parts description](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/parts-description.md) - [Noisy Stations](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/noisy-stations.md) - [Testing Receiver Antenna Ranges Using a Tag](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/tag-test.md): Please send any comments or additions to motus@birdscanada.org - [General tips](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/general-tips.md) - [Appendix](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix.md) - [Parts list and suppliers](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/parts-list-and-suppliers.md) - [Receiver power consumption table](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/receiver-power-consumption-table.md) - [Tool descriptions](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/tool-descriptions.md) - [Part descriptions](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/part-descriptions.md) - [Tag Basics](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-basics.md) - [How Tags Work](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/how-tags-work.md) - [Selecting and Purchasing Tags](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-selection.md) - [Tag Metadata Management](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-metadata-management.md): Tags are the eyes and ears of Motus. Without them, we wouldn't have any data to speak of. Similarly, without accurate metadata we won't be able to make sense of the data we collect. - [Tag Registration](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-metadata-management/tag-registration.md) - [Tag Metadata](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-metadata-management/tag-metadata.md) - [Move tags to another project](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-metadata-management/move-tags.md) - [Tag Deployment](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-deployment.md): Everything you need to know about deploying tags - [Ambiguous Tags](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/ambiguous-tags.md): When two tags with the exact same manufacturer ID and burst rate are deployed simultaneously, there is no way to tell them apart. - [Tag Aliasing](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-aliasing.md) - [Tag Storage](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/tag-storage.md): Battery-powered tags that are not deployed in a given field season will need to be properly stored for later use to maintain battery life. Here we provide some advice from our industry partners on how - [Appendix](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix.md) - [Methods for confirming a tag has been activated](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix/methods-for-confirming-a-tag-has-been-activated.md) - [Tag Harness Sizes](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix/tag-harness-sizes.md) - [Beacon tags](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix/beacon-tags.md) - [Retrieving lost tags](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix/tag-retrieval.md) - [How to crimp swaging sleeves](https://docs.motus.org/en/tags/appendix/how-to-crimp-swaging-sleeves.md) - [Introduction](https://docs.motus.org/en/explore/introduction.md) - [Data dashboard](https://docs.motus.org/en/explore/data-dashboard.md) - [Detection Timelines](https://docs.motus.org/en/explore/detection-timelines.md) - [Station Status](https://docs.motus.org/en/explore/station-status.md) - [Glossary](https://docs.motus.org/en/glossary.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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