Remote characterization of marine bird habitats with satellite imagery
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Abstract
Remote sensing techniques such as radar altimetry, synthetic aperture radar, coastal zone color scanning, and infrared radiometry provide effective, instantaneous, and relatively inexpensive means for characterizing critical habitats of marine birds. In order to make optimal use of satellite-derived data, the rationale for marine habitat classification is presented, and advantages and limitations of different remote sensing techniques are discussed. An application of remote characterization is used to test for short-term habitat use and selection by the Black-Capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata). By comparing synoptic satellite mapping (e.g. infrared radiometry) with ship-board censusing, it was possible to demonstrate that petrels did not use all marine habitats equally, nor did petrels use habitats in proportion to their availability (areal extent).
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Remote characterization of marine bird habitats with satellite imagery |
| Series title | Colonial Waterbirds |
| DOI | 10.2307/1521314 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Waterbird Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center |
| Description | 11 p. |
| First page | 67 |
| Last page | 77 |
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