UID:
almafu_9959230938502883
Format:
1 online resource (325 p.)
Edition:
[Rev. ed.].
ISBN:
1-283-61889-3
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0-08-057420-3
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9786613931344
Series Statement:
Biological techniques series
Content:
Retaining the introductory flavor of the now classic First Edition, this revision includes all the latest techniques in the field. New information on methods of radio tag harnessing, new sections on satellite tracking techniques and new types of data analysis are all included. Still the only comprehensive, up-to-date, introduction to this fundamental technique for wildlife and behavioral biologists.* A unique guide to the subject* Full coverage of the very latest techniques in both terrestrial and satellite tracking* Detailed, practical guidance in how to fit tags, track animal
Note:
Includes glossary and appendices.
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Previous ed. : published as Wildlife radio tagging, 1987.
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Machine generated contents note: 1 First Questions1 -- 1.1 Biological questions 2 -- 1.2 Planning 3 -- 1.3 Training 15 -- 1.4 Conclusions 15 -- 2 Basic Equipment16 -- 2.1 Frequency 20 -- 2.2 Receivers 22 -- 2.3 Receiving antennas28 -- 2.4 Transmitters 35 -- 2.5 Tag designs40 -- 2.6 Tags as capture aids 55 -- 2.7 Conclusions 56 -- 3 Automated Systems57 -- 3.1 Satellite tracking 57 -- 3.2 GPS tags60 -- 3.3 Location by ground-based stations63 -- 3.4 Choosing location systems70 -- 3.5 Data logging75 -- 3.6 Conclusions 78 -- 4 Making Preparations79 -- 4.1 Buying equipm ent 79 -- 4.2 Software preparations85 -- 4.3 Maps and GIS91 -- 4.4 Conclusions 96 -- 5 Making Tags98 -- 5.1 Tag components 98 -- 5.2 Tag construction106 -- 5.3 Tag designs 110 -- 5.4 Conclusions 121 -- 6 Tag Attachment123 -- 6.1 Effects on animals123 -- 6.2 Minimal tagging, soft tagging128 -- 6.3 Attachment techniques131 -- 6.4 Tag adjustment and detachment144 -- 6.5 Conclusions146 -- 7 Radio Tracking147 -- 7.1 First principles 147 -- 7.2 Making a start148 -- 7.3 Practice tracking157 -- 7.4 Signals from tagged animals161 -- 7.5 Motorised tracking 166 -- 7.6 Conclusions180 -- 8 Collecting Data181 -- 8.1 Radio surveillance 182 -- 8.2 Recording locations 183 -- 8.3 Accuracy191 -- 8.4 Survival data197 -- 8.5 Continuous refinement199 -- 8.6 Conclusions200 -- 9 Behaviour and Home Ranges201 -- 9.1 Activity and event records201 -- 9.2 Movement records 202 -- 9.3 Home-range analysis 207 -- 9.4 Conclusions 231 -- 10 Demography and Interactions233 -- 10.1 Density estim ations 233 -- 10.2 Survival analyses 237 -- 10.3 Interaction with resources245 -- 10.4 Social interactions 252 -- 10.5 Conclusions256 -- References257 -- Glossary287 -- Appendix I: Sources of equipment296 -- Appendix II: Sources of software302 -- Index307.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-404242-2
Language:
English
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