Performance of TrailMaster infrared sensors in monitoring captive coyotes

A study to examine the performance of the TrailMaster 500 infrared sensors in monitoring activity of animals is described. The objectives were to determine if the sensors operate reliably in the field over long periods and in varying environmental conditions, measure activity of captive coyotes as a...

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Published in:Wildlife Society bulletin 1998-10, Vol.26 (3), p.592-596
Main Authors: Peterson, L.M, Thomas, J.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal behavior
Animals
Canis latrans
Coyotes
Electronic monitoring
False alarms
Fences
Infrared radiation
Light beams
Mammals
monitoring
Sensors
Techniques
thermal infrared imagery
Walking
Wildlife ecology
Wildlife management
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Summary:A study to examine the performance of the TrailMaster 500 infrared sensors in monitoring activity of animals is described. The objectives were to determine if the sensors operate reliably in the field over long periods and in varying environmental conditions, measure activity of captive coyotes as accurately as an observer, log coyote activity during any type of movement or stance, and have a liberal or conservative detection bias.
ISSN:0091-7648
1938-5463