Mapping Physical Characteristics of the Columbia River Mouth Using Transmittered Diving Waterbirds

Abstract

The long-term goal of the project Mapping Physical Characteristics of the Columbia River Mouth Using Transmittered Diving Waterbirds is to investigate the use of diving waterbirds as sensor platforms to collect physical oceanographic data. Waterbirds may offer novel sampling opportunities in coastal waters, including areas difficult to access or under hydrologic conditions where traditional sampling equipment is difficult to safely or successfully operate. Our efforts are specifically designed to support the RIVIT II Inlet and River Mouth Dynamics Departmental Research Initiative at the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2013
Accession Number
ADA598033

Entities

People

  • Adam Peck-richardson
  • Daniel D. Roby
  • Donald E. Lyons
  • James A. Lerczak

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Bathymetry
  • Birds
  • Breeding
  • Columbia River
  • Data Analysis
  • Deployment
  • Geological Surveys
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Long Life
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Rivers
  • Sampling
  • Spatial Distribution
  • Universities
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.