ISSN:
1573-3009
Keywords:
animal abundance
;
calibration of detection function
;
line transect sampling
;
negative exponential model
;
wildlife census
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract A method for calibrating (localizing) detection function models in line transect sampling is proposed. The method is based on a random parameter model which supplies localized predictions of detection function parameters utilizing a few sample data points from the concerned location(s). The method has the clear advantage of being able to provide density estimates based on very few observations from a location which would be impossible through traditional methods. The method is successfully illustrated using census data on sambar (Cervus unicolor) from a set of wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala, India. The need for further research in this direction is indicated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1009639702036
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