3-D Radar Sampling Methods for Ornithology and Wildlife Management

Authors

Robert C. Beason, Accipiter Radar CorporationFollow
Tim J. Nohara, Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc.Follow

Date of this Version

9-2011

Document Type

Article

Citation

Presented at 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference, September 12-15, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Comments

Copyright 2011 Beason & Nohara

Abstract

Avian Community Sampling

• Visual techniques
• Auditory techniques
• Migration monitoring

Visual Sampling Techniques

• Fixed radius, fixed time sampling
• Fixed radius, variable time sampling
• Unlimited radius, variable time sampling
• Incidental observations
• Trained observer can identify species

Auditory Sampling

• Supplement to visual sampling techniques
• Aid to species identification
• Used in conjunction with migration sampling for species identification