Studies of Small Whales Movement Patterns Using Satellite and Acoustic Towed Array Technology.

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to design and evaluate a Wood-Ivey Systems, PTT model 165 ARGOS satellite transmitter for housing in a package suitable for mounting on a small odontocete whale for study of its long-term movement patterns. The previously fabricated pilot whale saddles are being modified for use on a mid-size Killer Whale. Our present NMFS permit allows for the collecting and tagging of Killer Whales in Southern Alaska. A mounting harness with time-delay release is being designed for use on a Killer Whale.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA145865

Entities

People

  • W. E. Evans

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Arrays
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Availability
  • Contractors
  • Fabrication
  • Literature
  • Odontocetes
  • Standards
  • Technical Standards
  • Towed Arrays
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marine Mammal Biology

Technology Areas

  • Space