scope and methodology of avian studies for the cape wind energy project principal investigators:
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Scope and Methodology of Avian Studies for the Cape Wind Energy Project Principal Investigators:. Paul Kerlinger Curry & Kerlinger, LLC P.O. Box 453 Cape May Point, New Jersey 08212 609-884-2842; fax 609-884-4569 [email protected]. Jeffrey Burm, Environmental Science Services, Inc. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Scope and Methodology of Avian Studies for the Cape
Wind Energy Project
Principal Investigators:
Jeffrey Burm,
Environmental Science Services, Inc.
90 Route 6A, Unit 4B
Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563
508-833-6226; fax 508-833-9687
Jeremy J. Hatch
Biology Department
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
617-287-6615; fax 617-287-6650
Paul Kerlinger
Curry & Kerlinger, LLC
P.O. Box 453
Cape May Point, New Jersey 08212
609-884-2842; fax 609-884-4569
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Scope of Work Results from inter-agency meetings
• Study area includes all proposed alternatives within Nantucket Sound.
• Determine temporal and spatial distribution of avian species.
• Depict and quantify the level of seasonal migratory bird activity.
• Determine life cycle variations of protected and endangered species.
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Research Overview
• Conduct various studies utilizing several methodologies over a two-year period.
• Compare results from MassWildlife mid-winter seaduck surveys, CBC, and ongoing research.
• Literature review of potential avian/wind turbine interaction.
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Research Techniques
• 26 systematic aerial surveys, 2001-2002.
• 2 systematic boat surveys, 2002.
• 60 days of avian radar surveys during 2002 spring and fall migrations.
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Aerial Survey Approach
• Cessna –185 floatplane.• 1 pilot, 1 data collector, 2 observers.• 16 transects approximately 2 kms. between
each. • 200 meter intervals on either side of the
plane at about 250 ft asl.• Surveys conducted at various times of day,
tides and weather.
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Flightlines and study areas for avian surveys within Nantucket Sound.
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Methodology
• Pilot maintains transect, altitude, and attitude.• Observers identified species, number,
activity, and time.• Data entered into a Global Position System
(GPS)-Trimble Geoexplorer 3.• Data backup using audio tape recordings.• Data differentially corrected and converted
into a Geographic Information System (GIS).
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Methodology
• Pilot maintains transect, altitude, and attitude.• Observers identified species, number,
activity, and time.• Data entered into a Global Position System
(GPS)-Trimble Geoexplorer 3.• Data backup using audio tape recordings.• Data differentially corrected and converted
into a Geographic Information System (GIS).
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Aerial Survey Benefits
• Temporal and spatial distribution of avian species.
• Presence, precise location and activity of avian species.
• Establishes trends of specific species over a two-year period.
• Minimal disturbance to flocks.
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Research Techniques
• 26 systematic aerial surveys, 2001-2002.
• 2 systematic boat surveys in 2002.
• 60 days of avian radar surveys during spring and fall migrations, 2002.
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Boat Survey Approach
• 40 ft. Trawler.
• 1 captain, 1 data collector, 2 observers.
• 16 Transects approximately 2 km between each.
• Observations made at 11 ft asl out to about 200 meters on each side of the vessel.
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Boat Survey Benefits
• Complements aerial surveys with information on specific species, activity, altitude, and flock size.
• Surveys can be conducted during less favorable weather.
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Research Techniques
• 26 systematic aerial surveys, 2001-2002.
• 2 systematic boat surveys in 2002.
• 60 days of avian radar surveys during spring and fall migrations, 2002.
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Spring Radar Approach
• 64 ft. jack-up barge. • Positioned in the center of Nantucket
Sound. • On location from May 8-June 8, 2002• Mobile Avian Radar System (MARS)
provided by Geo-Marine, Inc. • 2 radars- vertical and horizontal.• Radars run 24 hours a day.
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Radar Methodology
• Automated data collection and storage 24 hours a day.
• Data automatically ported to windows based software.
• Algorithms reduce ground clutter and other radar interference.
• 13 days of “ground-truthing” to validate radar bird identification.
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Fall Radar Approach
• Located on Cape Poge, Northeast corner of Martha’s Vineyard.
• At location from Sept. 3 – Oct. 3, 2002.
• Mobile Avian Radar System (MARS) provided by Geo-Marine, Inc.
• 2 radars- vertical and horizontal.
• Radars run 24 hours a day.
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Radar Benefits
• Depict and quantify spring and fall migrations.
• Determine life cycle variations of protected and endangered species within Nantucket Sound.
• Collect data at night, at high altitudes and during inclement weather.
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Additional Research
• 7 boat surveys during spring/summer/fall 2002.
• 14 aerial surveys through June, 2003.
• Several boat surveys through June, 2003.
• Extensive literature review.
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