With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital
technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation. The …

Biodiversity is being lost in wetlands at a faster rate than any other biome. Effective
conservation and management of wetlands biodiversity requires data on species status and …

Following significant developments in technology, alternative devices have been applied in
fieldwork for animal and plant surveys. Thermal‐image acquisition cameras installed on …

Quantifying the abundance of species is essential for their management and conservation.
Much effort has been invested in surveys of freshwater dolphins in the Amazon basin but …

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) are aircraft without human pilots on board. Initially
intended for military purposes, over the years their civilian use has gained wide popularity …

This thesis advances knowledge of wildlife monitoring techniques and demonstrates the
potential of high-resolution, remotely sensed data to inform species conservation, improve …

USING DRONES FOR STUDYING FLORIDA MANATEES (TRICHECHUS MANATUS
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White-tailed deer provide many positive benefits including wildlife viewing, photography and
recreational hunting that contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits …