New Web Feature on Radar Technology for Tracking Migratory "Aerofauna"

 

The biological data available from various radar technologies offer a unique opportunity to learn more about the distribution patterns, flight characteristics, and habitat use of migratory birds, bats, and insects. FORT ecologist Janet Ruth and partners are using Doppler and other radar technologies to further their understanding of bird and bat migration for addressing associated conservation concerns. The partners have formed a coalition to coordinate their radar-related research and work together to develop the suite of products needed for conservation of birds and bats. A new Web site serves as a "go to" site for radar biology information. The Web site presents information from a recent interagency radar workshop, including proceedings; it also describes research underway and provides bibliographies, links, publications, and other products on the topic.

 For more information contact: Janet Ruth

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