Title :
Toward a global bat-signal database
Author :
Karine, C. ; Kalko, Elisabeth K V
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Desert Ecology, Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
Abstract :
We suggest establishing an accurate and reliable database of bat echolocation calls. Such a database must describe call shape and characteristics using standardized recording and analysis methods. The database should link echolocation sequences to behavioral observations in order to assess the degree of signal plasticity caused by different environmental conditions. This database would be an invaluable tool not only for species identification, community comparisons, and distributional patterns of bats, but also for global issues in bat conservation.
Keywords :
bioacoustics; biology computing; database management systems; information resources; mechanoception; scientific information systems; zoology; bat conservation; bat echolocation calls; behavioral observations; call characteristics; call shape; community comparisons; degree of signal plasticity; distributional patterns; echolocation sequences; environmental conditions; global bat-signal database; standardized protocol; standardized recording and analysis; worldwide species identification; Acoustic devices; Acoustic signal detection; Animals; Biomedical engineering; Databases; Environmental factors; Object detection; Protocols; Shape; Ultrasonic imaging; Animals; Chiroptera; Databases, Factual; Echolocation; Software Design; Tape Recording;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
