Radar Equipment Used for Tracking Birds
By Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
2014 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Researchers set up radar equipment at dusk near Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in east-central Wisconsin.
Sources/Usage
Image courtesy of J. Bartholmai.
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The availability of a bird or bat tracking system that uses a preexisting sensor network is a highly desirable capability, especially where cost, design, and operational constraints severely limit the application of GPS, geolocator, and other wildlife tags.
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The availability of a bird or bat tracking system that uses a preexisting sensor network is a highly desirable capability, especially where cost, design, and operational constraints severely limit the application of GPS, geolocator, and other wildlife tags.
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