Evaluation of a GPS used in conjunction with aerial telemetry
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Abstract
We investigated the use of a non-correctable Global Positioning System (NGPS) in association with aerial telemetry to determine animal locations. Average error was determined for 3 components of the location process: use of a NGPS receiver on the ground, use of a NGPS receiver in a aircraft while flying over a visual marker, and use of the same receiver while flying over a location determined by standard aerial telemetry. Average errors were 45.3, 88.1 and 137.4 m, respectively. A directional bias of <35 m was present for the telemetry component only. Tests indicated that use of NGPS to determine aircraft, and thereby animal, location is an efficient alternative to interpolation from topographic maps. This method was more accurate than previously reported Long-Range Navigation system, version C (LORAN-C) and Argos satellite telemetry. It has utility in areas where animal-borne GPS receivers are not practical due to a combination of topography, canopy coverage, weight or cost of animal-borne GPS units. Use of NGPS technology in conjunction with aerial telemetry will provide the location accuracy required for identification of gross movement patterns and coarse-grained habitat use.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Evaluation of a GPS used in conjunction with aerial telemetry |
| Chapter | Chapter 5: Technical methods for wildlife |
| ISBN | 0-9707533-0-6 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Society on Biotelemetry |
| Publisher location | Wageningen, The Netherlands |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |
| Description | 10 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Conference Paper |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Larger Work Title | Biotelemetry 15: Proceeding of the 15th International Symposium on Biotelemetry |
| First page | 380 |
| Last page | 389 |
| Conference Title | The 15th International Symposium on Biotelemetry |
| Conference Location | Juneau, AK |
| Conference Date | May 9-14, 1999 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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