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Polar Bear Continuous Time-Correlated Random Walk (CTCRW) Location Data Derived from Satellite Location Data, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, July-November 1985-2017

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This dataset consists of one table with estimated locations of adult female polar bears during July-November 1985-2017, used for quantifying changes in summer land use over time. Locations were estimated with a Continuous Time-Correlated Random Walk (CTCRW) model fit to satellite tracking from radio-collared adult female polar bears. All bears included in this data set were captured and instrumented in the Beaufort or Chukchi Sea.

Author(s): Rode, K. D.; Douglas, D. C.; Atwood, T. C.; Durner, G. M.; Wilson, R. R.; Bromaghin, J. F.; Pagano, A. M.; Simac, K. S.

Suggested Citation:
Rode, K. D., Douglas, D. C., Atwood, T. C., Durner, G. M., Wilson, R. R., Bromaghin, J. F., Pagano, A. M. and Simac, K. S., 2022, Polar bear Continuous Time-Correlated Random Walk (CTCRW) location data derived from satellite location data, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, July-November 1985-2017: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9XEOBWV.

Referenced Publication(s):

Rode, K. D., D. C. Douglas, T. C. Atwood, G. M. Durner, R. R. Wilson, and A. M. Pagano. 2022. Observed and forecasted changes in land use by polar bears in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, 1985-2040. Global Ecology and Conservation 40:e02319. doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02319


DataID: 525 | doi:10.5066/P9XEOBWV | Date Posted Online: 2022-10-31 | Last Updated: 2022-10-31 11:19:52

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