Astrodynamical results from the radio tracking of the mariner venus and ranger lunar missions

Four methods were used to document the diet of cheetahs: incidental observations, radio tracking, tracking, spoor, and continuous follows. A combination of continuous follows and tracking spoor gave the best results. Steenbok were the most frequently killed species, but they did not dominate the diet in the same way as Thomson’s gazelle do in the Serengeti. Coalition males have a different diet profile from single males, single females, females with cubs, and sibling groups. For all but single males, the relative occurrence of prey species in the diet reflected its dietary importance in terms of kilograms of meat obtained. Gemsbok calves and adult ostrich were important prey for coalition males and springhares were important for single males. Three individual prey specializations for females were found; namely springbok specialists, steenbok/duiker specialists, and intermediates. Contrary to an earlier study, springbok were not found to be the most important prey species.

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The influence of roost closure on the roosting and foraging behaviour of Eptesicus fuscus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)

Canadian Journal of Zoology ◽

10.1139/z86-169 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 64 (5) ◽

pp. 1128-1133 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

R. Mark Brigham ◽

M. Brock Fenton

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Success ◽

Direct Observation ◽

Foraging Behaviour ◽

Eptesicus Fuscus ◽

Maximum Distance ◽

Radio Tracking ◽

Site Specific ◽

Big Brown Bats ◽

Specific Factors ◽

Foraging Flight

We used radio tracking and direct observation to determine the effect of roost closure on the roosting and foraging behaviour of big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) in maternity colonies near Ottawa. Individuals were site loyal, but after eviction they moved short distances to new roosts where they tended to produce fewer offspring. The time spent on the first foraging flight, the maximum distance travelled, and the use of feeding areas did not change with exclusion. The results suggest that bats roost to take advantage of site-specific factors that may increase reproductive success.

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Field Observations on the Common Striped Possum (Dactylopsila Trivirgata) in North Queensland.

Wildlife Research ◽

10.1071/wr9960755 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 23 (6) ◽

pp. 755 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

KA Handasyde ◽

RW Martin

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Home Range ◽

Foraging Behaviour ◽

Male Body ◽

Radio Tracking ◽

Minimum Convex Polygon ◽

Far North ◽

Large Trees ◽

The Common ◽

Primary Habitat

Habitat utilisation and foraging behaviour by the common striped possum (Dactylopsila trivirgata) was investigated by means of spotlighting and radio-tracking at Shiptons Flat, far north Queensland. Vine forest was the primary habitat of D. trivirgata; however, animals were also observed in open eucalypt (Eucalyptus tereticornis) woodland. Information collected on foraging behaviour suggests that D. trivirgata are generalist insectivores consuming some fruit and other foodstuffs, such as honey. Radio-tracking data were used to calculate the home-range areas of two subadult males. The home range of the smaller male (body weight 290 g) was 5.2 ha (by the 95% harmonic mean (HM) method) or 6.5 ha (by the minimum convex polygon (MCP) method), and that of the larger male (body weight 415 g) was 21.2 ha (95% HM) or 21.3 ha (MCP). Large trees with hollows, which are utilized for denning, appear to be an important feature of the habitat for this species. D. trivirgata exhibits a pronounced degree of sociality and may breed seasonally. Observations suggest that amethystine pythons (Morelia amethistina) may be major predators of D. trivirgata at Shiptons Flat.

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Les conditions du radio-tracking de petits rongeurs myomorphes en forêt équatoriale

Mammalia ◽

10.1515/mamm.1977.41.4.523 ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H. GENEST-VILLARD

Keyword(s):

Radio Tracking

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The importance of lunar dust mitigation during future human led lunar missions

10.5194/egusphere-egu21-10478 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Donald Hendrix

Keyword(s):

Lunar Surface ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Dust Exposure ◽

Space Suit ◽

Lunar Dust ◽

Silica Dust ◽

Pass Through ◽

High Level ◽

Vacuum Systems ◽

Lunar Missions

<p>With the Artemis mission set to launch in 2024, returning humans to the lunar surface for the first time in over half a century, it is imperative to ensure human health and safety on a variety of fronts. Lunar dust exposure is one of many areas of concern regarding astronaut health and safety. During the Apollo missions it was reported that lunar dust was a nuisance and induced allergic-like symptoms upon exposure. In addition, it was also reported that instruments became coated with dust that was difficult to remove, and that the dust adhered to everything and tore through space suit fabric. Numerous inhalation studies have determined that lunar dust is more toxic than analogous terrestrial materials but less so than silica dust. Apollo dust mitigation systems were successful on some missions but failed on others. As humans are to stay on the lunar surface for extended periods relative to the Apollo missions, it is vital to fabricate instruments that would address the lunar dust problem with greater reliability. There must be multiple steps to remove all lunar dust, including the ultra-fine <10 &#181;m fraction which was the most difficult dust size to remove. There must be multiple steps regarding lunar dust removal including a chamber to remove dust and de-suit, and a vacuum with high level HEPA filtration to remove dust. The first chamber would be to filter out any dust that comes into the module from the outside. Once all the air is clear, then the next step would be to remove any remaining dust on the suits using a hand-held vacuum with a HEPA H14 filter which only allows up to a maximum 0.005% of particles 100 nm in size to pass through the filter. Then, it would be safe to de-suit. It would be wise to have a second chamber between the first chamber and the command center of the lunar module that would vacuum any remaining dust before opening to the main command chamber. Ultra-high quality HEPA filters of both the chamber and hand-held vacuum systems should be replaced frequently to maintain optimal dust mitigation. Investing time and resources into lunar dust mitigation should be a top priority for the upcoming Artemis mission to avoid the issues encountered on the Apollo missions.</p>

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Space Science: Lunar Missions and Explorations . C. T. Leondes and R. W. Vance, Eds. Wiley, New York, 1964. xx + 669 pp. Illus. $17.50.

Science ◽

10.1126/science.147.3665.1566.a ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 147 (3665) ◽

pp. 1566-1566

Author(s):

Russell A. Nidey

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Space Science ◽

Lunar Missions

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Home range and activity of African goshawks Accipiter tachiro in relation to their predation on bats

Koedoe ◽

10.4102/koedoe.v33i2.437 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

I.L. Rautenbach ◽

M.B. Fenton ◽

A.C. Kemp ◽

S.J. Van Jaarsveld

Keyword(s):

Home Range ◽

Adult Female ◽

Sex Ratios ◽

Home Ranges ◽

Radio Tracking ◽

High Fecundity ◽

Previous Summer

Winter radio-tracking of three African goshawks Accipiter tachiro showed that they each occupied well-wooded home ranges of at least 28 hectares. They perched and roosted mainly within densely foliaged trees and an adult female changed perches on average 4,7 times per hour. No crepuscular predation of bats was recorded, in contrast to regular summer predation on colonies of little free-tailed bats, Tadarida pumila, but winter emergence rates of these bats at dusk had dropped to < 5 of the previous summer. We predict that many accipiters will be regular predators of bats and that skewed sex ratios and high fecundity may be two means by which bats counter this predation.

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