PANEL 3: POLAR BEAR STUDIES Infra-red Scanning for Polar Bear
An airborne imaging infra-red scanner was tested for i t s ability to detect and record the presence of polar bea rs on the Chukchi Sea ice pack. The equip-ment and i t s manner of use is described. A monitoring oscilloscope failed to reveal bears, although scan data recorded on magnetic tape and su...
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| Summary: | An airborne imaging infra-red scanner was tested for i t s ability to detect and record the presence of polar bea rs on the Chukchi Sea ice pack. The equip-ment and i t s manner of use is described. A monitoring oscilloscope failed to reveal bears, although scan data recorded on magnetic tape and subsequently transferred to film did reveal the presence of polar bea rs and their f resh t ra i ls. Additional testing under a wide range of weather and snow conditions appears warranted. |
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