The use of satellite images to estimate snow depth and distribution on the forested winter range of the Beverly caribou herd

Authors

  • Laurence Turney
  • Douglas C. Heard

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.11.4.1011

Keywords:

caribou, snow depth, satellites, microwaves, pastures, winter habitat, winter range

Abstract

Satellite imagery of passive microwave emissions from the earth accurately determined both snow depth and distribution on the Beverly caribou herd's forested winter range.

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Published

1991-10-01

How to Cite

Turney, L., & Heard, D. C. (1991). The use of satellite images to estimate snow depth and distribution on the forested winter range of the Beverly caribou herd. Rangifer, 11(4), 164–166. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.11.4.1011

Issue

Vol 11 (1991): Special Issue No. 7

Section

Articles