Project Number: 3607-21620-006-06
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Oct 01, 2004
End Date: May 31, 2009

Objective:
Develop harmonic radar tracking systems for the emerald ash borer, helping to clarify its dispersal and behavioral patterns that are incompletely understood and for which few or even conflicting data are available.

Approach:
(1) Develop monopole antennas and possible patch antennas for the study. First stage of the antenna development for the EAB is to modify our existing monopole antennas to smaller size and weight. The second stage is to develop the possible patch antenna after locating sources with capability to manufacture the antennas that meet our requirements. (2) Methods for matching diodes and antennas will be developed. (3) Methods for mounting the antenna to EABs will be developed for minimum disturbance of their behavior.