The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration

Israel Journal of Zoology
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Abstract

The Argos satellite system, with two or more polar-orbiting satellites, provides the basis for receiving radio signals from transmitters and for estimating locations of those transmitters anywhere around the earth. We briefly relate the development of platform-transmitter terminals small enough to be placed on birds, but powerful enough to send signals to the satellites. We review the use of this recent technology in avian studies, including several applications to bird migration. We also describe the type of information we are obtaining from three of our current studies of migratory birds.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration
Series title Israel Journal of Zoology
DOI 10.1080/00212210.1995.10688797
Volume 41
Issue 3
Year Published 1995
Language English
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Contributing office(s) Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
Description 10 p.
First page 243
Last page 252
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