Effects of Temperature
The Snapshot Sniper Digital Scouting System senses movement by monitoring the movement of infrared heat. Since all warm blooded animals emit infrared heat, it allows for a great way to detect movement of animals. As with any PIR (Passive Infrared) movement detection system, the detection distance will decrease as the outside temperature rises. Listed below is what you can expect from a Snapshot Sniper Digital Scouting System (All temps are in Fahrenheit:
At approximately 65 degrees or less during the day:
-High Sensitivity Setting: Approximately 80 to 90 feet (This system has detected motion at well over 120 feet in below freezing temperatures.)
-Med Sensitivity Setting: Approximately 50-60 feet
-Low Sensitivity Setting: Approximately 30-40 feet
85 degrees and up during the day:
As temperatures increase close to the body temperature of the animal, detection range is dramatically reduced. A high sensitivity setting is needed in these conditions. When temperatures start pushing 100 degrees or more, detection range may reduced to 10-20 feet.
