North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Mobile Acoustic Transect Surveys Standard Operating Procedure 3—Conducting Mobile Transect Surveys
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- USGS Techniques and Methods 2-C1— North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Mobile Acoustic Transect Surveys Standard Operating Procedure 1—Locating and Establishing Mobile Transect Routes
- USGS Techniques and Methods 2-C2— North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) Mobile Acoustic Transect Surveys Standard Operating Procedure 2—Field Season and Survey Preparation
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Abstract
This standard operating procedure (SOP) provides instructions and considerations for conducting mobile acoustic surveys along road transects to collect bat acoustic data following the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) protocol and sample design. This report discusses measures for ensuring the safety of surveyors and efficiency of mobile transect surveys. This guidance is intended to aid surveyors in equipment setup and operation, including how to mount and orient equipment. Finally, this document provides guidance on driving the route, performing end of survey procedures, and steps for data management.
Suggested Citation
Martin, J., Hall, M., Ferrall, E., Li, H., Rae, J., Straw, B., and Reichert, B., 2022, North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 3—Conducting mobile transect surveys: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods 2–C3, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/tm2C3.
ISSN: 2328-7055 (online)
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Before Heading into the Field
- Conducting the Mobile Transect Survey
- Data Management and Submission
- Important Considerations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) mobile acoustic transect surveys standard operating procedure 3—Conducting mobile transect surveys |
| Series title | Techniques and Methods |
| Series number | 2-C3 |
| DOI | 10.3133/tm2C3 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center |
| Description | vi, 6 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
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