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A three-dimensional model of terrain-induced updrafts for movement ecology studies
BackgroundSpatially explicit simulation models of animal movements through the atmosphere necessarily require a representation of the spatial and...
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Seafloor Terrain Shapes the Three-dimensional Nursery Value of Mangrove and Seagrass Habitats
Mangroves and seagrasses are important nurseries for many marine species, and this function is linked to the complexity and context of these habitats...
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Aboveground wheat biomass estimation from a low-altitude UAV platform based on multimodal remote sensing data fusion with the introduction of terrain factors
Aboveground biomass is an important indicator used to characterize the growth status of crops, as well as an important physical and chemical...
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Dredging fundamentally reshapes the ecological significance of 3D terrain features for fish in estuarine seascapes
ContextLandscape modification alters the condition of ecosystems and the structure of terrain, with widespread impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem...
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Behaviour, temperature and terrain slope impact estimates of energy expenditure using oxygen and dynamic body acceleration
The energy used by animals is influenced by intrinsic (e.g. physiological) and extrinsic (e.g. environmental) factors. Accelerometers within...
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Can metrics of acceleration provide accurate estimates of energy costs of locomotion on uneven terrain? Using domestic sheep (Ovis aries) as an example
BackgroundLocomotion is often a necessity for animal survival and can account for a large proportion of an individual’s energy budget. Therefore,...
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Military Terrain: A Natural Idyll?
Even if one is sceptical about all things military, for which there are good reasons, one should not lose sight of the fact that here too, and...
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Integrated terrain unit map** on the Beaufort Coastal Plain, North Slope, Alaska, USA
ContextIntegrated Terrain Unit (ITU) map** is a technique used to develop maps depicting specific ecosystem services and landscape sensitivity...
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Accuracy of tree map** based on hand-held laser scanning comparing leaf-on and leaf-off conditions in mixed forests
The use of mobile laser scanning to survey forest ecosystems is a promising, scalable technology to describe forest 3D structures at high resolution....
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Seed source pattern and terrain have scale-dependent effects on post-fire tree recovery
ContextDistance to seed source is often used to estimate seed dispersal—a process needed for post-fire tree recovery. However, distance, especially...
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Influence of Environmental Conditions on Soil Processes in the High Mountains of Dagestan
AbstractMaterials are presented for route, stationary soil, and ecological studies carried out in the high-mountainous zone of Dagestan with the...
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Climate and Soil Conditions Across the South Brazilian Grasslands
The climate of the South Brazilian grassland region is influenced by wet tropical air masses from the Atlantic and the Amazon during spring and...
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Simulating cable corridors based on terrestrial LiDAR data
This article introduces a new basis for optimising cable corridor layouts in timber extraction on steep terrain by using a digital twin of a forest....
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How do soil and topographic drivers determine tree diameter spatial distribution in even aged cork oak stands installed in average to high productivity areas
Local terrain or microsite conditions influence the development of trees, particularly at early ages. These conditions might be described by edaphic...
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Identifying conditions where reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) functions as a driver of forest loss in the Upper Mississippi River floodplain under different hydrological scenarios
Most of the world’s river-floodplain ecosystems are simultaneously undergoing modifications to their hydrological regimes and experiencing species...
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Plant species composition and local habitat conditions as primary determinants of terrestrial arthropod assemblages
Arthropods respond to vegetation in multiple ways since plants provide habitat and food resources and indicate local abiotic conditions. However, the...
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Between a rock and a hard place: rugged terrain features and human disturbance affect behaviour and habitat use of Sumatran elephants in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
Asian elephants are threatened throughout their range due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and conflict with humans. Limited data on spatial and...
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Silicon promotes biomass accumulation in Phragmites australis under waterlogged conditions in coastal wetland
AimsPrevious studies have shown that silicon (Si) can affect plant growth and yield by regulating the availability of other nutrients. However, the...
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The role of edaphic differentiation on life zones, vegetation types, β-diversity, and indicator species in tropical dry forests
AimsTropical dry forests (TDFs) present unique conditions for understanding biogeographical patterns, such as in Caatinga, northeast Brazil, which...
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Soaring over open waters: horizontal winds provide lift to soaring migrants in weak thermal conditions
BackgroundFor soaring birds, the ability to benefit from variable airflow dynamics is crucial, especially while crossing natural barriers such as...
