Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Identifying and mitigating errors in satellite telemetry of polar bears

  • Reference: Arthur, S. M., G. W. Garner, and T. L. Olson. 1998. Identifying and mitigating errors in satellite telemetry of polar bears. Ursus 10:413–419. https://www.bearbiology.org/publications/ursus-archive/identifying-and-mitigating-errors-in-satellite-telemetry-of-polar-bears/
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Stephen M. Arthur, Gerald W. Garner, Tamara L. Olson
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  • Keywords: polar bear, radiotracking error, satellite telemetry, Ursus maritimus.
  • Link: https://www.bearbiology.org/publications/ursus-archive/identifying-and-mitigating-errors-in-satellite-telemetry-of-polar-bears/ (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Stephen M. Arthur
  • Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Identifying and mitigating errors in satellite telemetry of polar bears
  • Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
  • Year: 1998

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