Software for real-time localization of baleen whale calls using directional sonobuoys: a case study on Antarctic blue whales

Brian S. Miller; Susannah Calderan; Douglas Gillespie; Graham Weatherup; Russell Leaper; Kym Collins; Michael C. Double

doi:10.1121/1.4943627

Software for real-time localization of baleen whale calls using directional sonobuoys: a case study on Antarctic blue whales

Brian S. Miller, Susannah Calderan, Douglas Gillespie, Graham Weatherup, Russell Leaper, Kym Collins, Michael C. Double

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Abstract

Directional frequency analysis and recording (DIFAR) sonobuoys can allow real-time acoustic localization of baleen whales for underwater tracking and remote sensing, but limited availability of hardware and software has prevented wider usage. These software limitations were addressed by developing a module in the open-source software PAMGuard. A case study is presented demonstrating that this software provides greater efficiency and accessibility than previous methods for detecting, localizing, and tracking Antarctic blue whales in real time. Additionally, this software can easily be extended to track other low and mid frequency sounds including those from other cetaceans, pinnipeds, icebergs, shipping, and seismic airguns.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	EL83-EL89
Journal	Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
Volume	139
Issue number	3
Early online date	21 Mar 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1121/1.4943627
Publication status	Published - Mar 2016

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