Detection performance of an X-band marine radar system for free-flying Asian particolored bats (Vespertilio sinensis).

ABSTRACT: The rapidly growing number of wind farms is an increasing threat to many bat species and populations worldwide. Monitoring and prediction of bat collision risk requires techniques capable of quantifying bat movements over large spatial areas. Marine radar systems are highly effective tools for observing flying animals over large surveillance areas. However, the detection capability of marine radar systems has rarely been validated for bats. In this study, we sought to validate the effectiveness of a commercially available X-band marine radar in detecting Asian particolored bats (Vespertilio sinensis). To achieve this goal, we first examined the effect of adjusting the height of the radar antenna to reduce ground clutter. By lowering the antenna height from 2.2 m to 0.4 m, the visible area

SUBMITTER: Sato T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12633934 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature