PIT detection efficiency using an inflatable antenna under different environmental conditions

Abstract Passive integrated transponder (PIT) technology is widely applied for monitoring fish migration and movement. In recent years, smaller tags, more powerful readers and new antennas have become available, but there is a lack of information concerning the reliability of detection under various field conditions. Herein, we tested the performance of a small commonly applied tag (12 mm tags, Biomark APT12 FDX) in combination with an inflatable mobile antenna to assess detection ranges under d