What the authors see and learn often depends on their vantage point. Research platforms influence the data they gather and the conclusions they draw. The report describes an investigation of how existing and 'next generation' airships might be used in marine mammal research. Sixteen flights, resulting in 65 hours and 1400 miles of surveys were made under various weather conditions. A great deal about the operation and potential of airships for prolonged observations of marine mammals was learned. The airship combines capabilities for slow-speed surveys with stability, a roomy cabin, and a demonstrated ability to accurately fly survey lines. It has the advantage of being able to stop, make observations, or 'pace along' with a swimming whale, for instance. In the case of marine mammal studies, the airship, despite the constraints associated with it, provides a highly desirable research platform for ocean observations.
Airships for Marine Mammal Research: Evaluation and Recommendations
1991
38 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Utility of airships for marine mammal research
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