Drake V.A., Reynolds D.R. Radar Entomology: Observing Insect Flight and Migration

CABI, 2012 — 489 p. — ISBN10: 184593556X — ISBN13: 978-1845935566.Many of the world's most serious agricultural pests are highly migratory. Through the use of special-purpose radars we are provided with insights into their movement and how they learn about and navigate through their environment. This text examines the behaviour and regional variations of these species, as well as the altitude of migration, concentration of insects in layers and how they respond to large and small-scale wind systems. The book relates radar observation of insect movement to complementary and competing methodologies and surveys its capabilities and limitations. It also deals with the applications of these findings in the management and forecasting of both pest and beneficial insects, and is an essential reference for those working in agricultural entomology and pest management.ContenstRemote Sensing and Insect Observation
Radar Principles
Insects as Radar Targets
Entomological Radar Designs
Observing Insects with Radar: I. Performance, Surveillance and Target Characterization
Observing Insects with Radar: II. Quantitative Estimation and Parameter Retrieval
Additional Radar, Radar-Like and Radio Technologies for Insect Observation
Insect Migration, its Quantification and the Role of the Atmosphere
Insect Migratory Flight I. Principal Features
Insect Migratory Flight II. Concentrations and Disturbances
Insect Migration, Population Movements and Pest Management
Migrations of Pest and Beneficial Insects
Insect Foraging Movements
Insect Echo on Meteorological Radars
Radar Entomology: Perspectives and Prospects
Performance Monitoring and Calibration
Regulatory and Safety Issues