BECOME AN… ECOLOGIST
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2013, astronauts sent smartphone satellites called ‘PhoneSats’ into orbit as cheaper satellite alternatives
The Echo Meter Touch 2 connects to your smartphone via USB-C
Smartphones can be used to survey wildlife and track animal movements
Did you know?
Nomophobia is the fear of being without your phone
Counting butterflies and watching birds can be much more than a hobby. Thanks to the GPS sensors in our smartphones, anyone can track animals and collect data that researchers can use to monitor wildlife populations. Your smartphone GPS measures the distance between your device, communication towers and satellites to triangulate your exact location. This technology allows you to accurately survey wild areas for insects, birds and plants and share your findings with the many citizen science projects in the app store.