Progress in satellite tracking cranes
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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.
Suggested Citation
Ellis, D.H., Smith, D., Olsen, G.H., Fuller, M., Landfried, S., Higuchi, H., Vermillion, C., 1992, Progress in satellite tracking cranes, chap. of Proceedings of the Sixth North American Crane Workshop, p. 57-61.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Progress in satellite tracking cranes |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust |
| Publisher location | Grand Island, NE |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | vi, 179 |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the Sixth North American Crane Workshop |
| First page | 57 |
| Last page | 61 |