Analyzing Telemetry Data by a GIS-Based Vector Structure

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

International Journal of Geographical Information Systems

Volume

8

Issue

6

Publication Date

1994

First Page

533

Last Page

543

Abstract

This paper proposes a unique method for plotting field bearing locations, of the kind typically taken by wildlife biologists on free ranging species, directly on a computer-compatible habitat map. We show how to use a GIS data base to identify differential habitat use directly from the polygon formed by each set of bearings. A geometric algorithm is developed to interpret the bearings accurately. The technique avoids the most difficult errors associated with using point locations, namely those due to animal movement, and distance from receiver to transmitter, and is especially useful for habitat preference studies.

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS