Alaska Science Center


Habitat Dynamics: Using Satellite Remote-Sensing in Landscape-Scale Wildlife and Ecological Process Studies

The primary objective of this task is to evaluate and apply techniques in remote sensing, satellite telemetry, and geographic information system (GIS) technology to USGS ecosystem and wildlife research.

Abstract


This project serves as a focal point of capability and expertise for integrating remote sensing, satellite telemetry and GIS. Working collaboratively with other principal investigators, this project applies satellite and software technologies to study spatial and temporal interactions between wildlife populations and their environment. There are three primary objectives: 1) develop optimal structures for wildlife distribution databases with emphasis on satellite tracking data; 2) develop environmental thematic databases with emphasis on Arctic regions; and 3) develop GIS algorithms for integrated data analyses.
Products
Title Type
USGS Wildlife Tracking Data CollectionProject Website
The Douglas Argos-Filter AlgorithmProject Website

Contacts

Douglas, David C., 907-364-1576

Status: onGoing
Start Year: 2005
End Year: 2024

Collaborators
FWS - Alaska Region

USGS Mission Area and Program
EcosystemsWildlife Program

Major Initiatives
DOI on the Landscape
USGS - Changing Arctic Ecosystems Initiative
USGS - Marine and Freshwater Ecology