Accelerometers are used on animals to calculate the position and speed of the animal. This is done through a satellite and an accelerometer on the animal. The satellite uses the accelerometers to calculator the position of the animal, and the accelerometer feeds information to the satellite. This is especially useful for endangered animals which are scarce in the wild.
Also by using the accelerometers the scientists are able to not only calculate speed but also small moments. In fact by using accelerometres scientists are able to sense how the animal feels. There is a group of scientists that are using the small movements of elephants to calculate how they feel. The clip below is an example of how accelorometres can be used to collect data in the wild. Accelerometers are also used to calculate the total dynamic energy of the animals and how efficient their limbs are.
Also by using the accelerometers the scientists are able to not only calculate speed but also small moments. In fact by using accelerometres scientists are able to sense how the animal feels. There is a group of scientists that are using the small movements of elephants to calculate how they feel. The clip below is an example of how accelorometres can be used to collect data in the wild. Accelerometers are also used to calculate the total dynamic energy of the animals and how efficient their limbs are.