| Abstract: | We review the history of tracking cranes with satellite telemetry and identify some of the difficulties in designing satellite transmitters and harnesses for cranes. Miniaturization of these transmitters and a plethora of harnessing experiments since 1989 allow us to recommend limited application of this technology to all species of cranes. We are still uncertain, however, if cranes harnessed with satellite telemetry devices are able to reproduce after migration. Because of this uncertainty, we urge caution in the use of this technology, especially with breeding adults in severely endangered populations. This manuscript also describes continuing research needs. |
| Genre: | Book chapter |
| ProdID: | 5210659 |
| Citation Author: | Ellis, D.H.; Smith, D.G.; Olsen, G.H.; Fuller, M.R.; Landfried, S.E.; Higuchi, H.; Vermillion, C.H. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Proceedings of the Sixth North American Crane Workshop |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | vi, 179 |
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| Citation Publisher: | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Progress in satellite tracking cranes; 1992; Book chapter; Proceedings of the Sixth North American Crane Workshop; Ellis, D.H.; Smith, D.G.; Olsen, G.H.; Fuller, M.R.; Landfried, S.E.; Higuchi, H.; Vermillion, C.H. |
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| Citation Year: | 1992 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Progress in satellite tracking cranes; 1992; Book chapter; Proceedings of the Sixth North American Crane Workshop; Ellis, D.H.; Smith, D.G.; Olsen, G.H.; Fuller, M.R.; Landfried, S.E.; Higuchi, H.; Vermillion, C.H. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:23 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust |
