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Woods Hole Research Center scientists using remote sensing tools to predict bird species richness
05-14-2007 · EurekAlert!Woods Hole Research Center scientists have taken a novel approach to studying biological diversity by making use of laser remote sensing (lidar). WHRC scientists examined the relationships between bird species richness and habitat metrics derived from lidar data acquired by aircraft. They then explored the efficacy of predicting bird richness and abundance based on these metrics. The first phase of this research focuses on results from study sites in the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge in Maryland.
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