October 1, 1997
Equipment Grants announcement

Grants available to wildlife biology graduate students

Christensen Designs is offering cash grants and free equipment rentals to wildlife biology graduate
students.

"We find that the best way our company can support wildlife research is to offer our video equipment
to students to support their work," commented Ann Christensen, program administrator.   "This can
provide the student with new insights into the species they're studying.  Sometimes, with the aid of
pictures, the researchers can obtain further funding.

"Whenever our rental units are not busy, we happily make these systems available to graudate
students," she explained.  "In addition to offering free equipment use, we  plan to make a number of
small cash grants available."

Located 75 miles east of San Francisco, Christensen Designs has worked with wildlife researchers for
the past four years, developing a variety of video equipment, infrared-triggered cameras, solar kits and
audio mimicry technology.  

Video systems that are available for the new Equipment Grant program include:
TreeTop Peeper II

This near-infrared video system is mounted on a 50-foot telescoping pole and has been used to study
woodpeckers and bats. Peeper 2000
     
This three-meter gooseneck near-infrared camera probe includes two diameter options:  1.0 inch and
2.5 inch and a head mounted video display.  The system has been used to study a variety of burrows.
Theseus

This 15 meter tethered robotic is one of the newest systems to be available for rentals or grants.  The
tractor-treaded, 2x4x5 device with head mounted display  has been used to study tortoises, foxes and
other small mammals.  

To apply for Equipment Grant:
Applicants must send a brief description of their research project and a brief statement of how they
intend to use the equipment to further their research.  Equipment grants will vary from two to three
weeks, depending on availability.

For additional information:
Call (209) 239-8090 with questions.  Download the Christensen Designs catalog at: 
www.PeeperPeople.com
Send proposals to:
Ann Christensen, P.O. Box 348, Manteca, CA  95336