Indigenous Acoustic Detection.

Abstract

Sound producing insects with loud, continuous calling songs cease singing at the approach of an intruder. These naturally occurring insects may, therefore, be used as sensors of enemy infiltrators. Sound levels, calling distances, approach distances, singing restart times, and density surveys were made on ten commonly occurring species of sound producing insects found in southeastern United States and Panama. Briefings with ten DOD groups indicate the need for training in the use of these insect sensors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114242

Entities

People

  • James J. Whitesell

Organizations

  • Valdosta State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detection
  • Air Force
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Green Berets
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • North Carolina
  • Observers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reconnaissance
  • Training
  • Training Films
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology