Estimating total error in locating radiotelemetry transmitters by homing in a riverine environment

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 295-304

  Brenden, Travis O ^a   Murphy, Brain R ^a   Hallerman, Eric M ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ERROR ANALYSIS; FISH; GPS; HABITAT USE; RADIOTELEMETRY; RIVER;

ANIMALIA; CLADOCERA;

EID: 2442699309     PISSN: 02705060     EISSN: 21566941     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02705060.2004.9664544     Document Type: Article

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