USGS Open-File Report 2004–1379: Advanced Systems Data for Mapping Emperor Penguin Habitats in Antarctica

Advanced Systems Data for Mapping Emperor Penguin Habitats in Antarctica

By Richard D. Sanchez and Gerald L. Kooyman

Abstract

Commercial orbital sensor systems combined with other resource data from the U.S. Geological Survey National Civil Applications Program (NCAP) may offer an effective way of mapping Emperor penguin habitats and their response to regional climate change in Antarctica. This project examined these resources to determine their applicability for mapping Emperor penguin habitats to support the National Science Foundation. This work is especially significant to investigate satellite-based imaging as an alternative to intrusive in-the-field enumeration of Emperor penguins and the potential of applying these procedures to support The National Map (TNP).

First posted 2004

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Suggested citation:

Sanchez, R.D., Kooyman, G.L., 2004, Advanced systems data for mapping Emperor Penguin habitats in antarctica: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004–1379, 8 p., available only online at http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2004/1379/.