550 Columbus P-1 Mark II GNSS Data Loggers Deployed in Remote African Field Study
We are excited to share a real-world large-scale deployment of the Columbus P-1 Mark II GNSS Data Logger!
A research team from a top U.S. university is currently using 550 units of the Columbus P-1 Mark II in Africa for a large-scale field study project in a very remote mountain region.
The team shared some amazing photos and stories from the field with us. The village is located about a 6-hour hike through the mountains from the nearest road.
Because of the challenging terrain, all equipment and supplies had to be carried into the village by porters.
Despite the extreme environment, the deployment has been running successfully.
In one of the photos, you can see they were able to charge 86 GPS devices at the same time using a generator setup in the village.
The project uses the P-1 Mark II to collect detailed movement and location data in the field, including studies involving both participants and livestock.
The lightweight size, long battery life, and reliable GPS logging capability of the Columbus P-1 Mark II made it a practical solution for this kind of demanding deployment.
It is always exciting for us to see our products being used in meaningful real-world research projects around the world — especially in locations where reliability truly matters.
A big thank you to the research team for sharing these incredible photos and experiences with us!