The NOAA IR serves as an archival repository of NOAA-published products including scientific findings, journal articles, guidelines, recommendations, or other information authored or co-authored by NOAA or funded partners.
As a repository, the NOAA IR retains documents in their original published format to ensure public access to scientific information.
i
Testing the validity of line transect theory to estimate density of dolphin schools
-
1984
-
Series: Administrative Report LJ ; 84-31
Details:
-
Personal Author:
-
NOAA Program & Office:
-
Description:An experimental aerial survey of dolphins in a localized area was conducted to Investigate the effects of sea state, sun glare and observer performance upon the estimates of school densities employing line transect theory. Sea state and observer performance effects were not significant but the presence of sun glare adversely affected estimates of density.
-
Keywords:
-
Series:
-
Document Type:
-
Place as Subject:
-
Rights Information:Public Domain
-
Compliance:Library
-
Main Document Checksum:
-
Download URL:
-
File Type: