Karlsruhe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-022-01613-7 

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DOI: http://www.italian-journal-of-mammalogy.it/article/view/11475/pdf 

Abstract: Monitoring is a fundamental aspect of species conservation and research. Technological advances, especially with respect to camera trap technologies, have allowed glimpses into unknown aspects of species behaviour and have the potential to greatly assist species distribution monitoring. Here we present the findings of a pilot study combining existing biological monitoring techniques with mechatronics to advance monitoring technologies and develop a multi-purpose, species specific, automated monitoring system. We developed a Small Mammal Monitoring Unit (SMMU) that integrates automated video, and sound recording, carries out body weight measurements and takes hairs samples with a bait station in a portable perspex box. The unit has the potential for use with a range of small mammal species, but has been field-tested here on red squirrels, Sciurus vulgaris, in Germany, Scotland and Switzerland. We successfully collected hair-samples, body mass data as well as video and sound recordings. Preliminary data analyses also revealed behavioural information. Heavier individuals first gained access to the feeder in the morning and have longer feeding bouts. Our prototype demonstrated that the collaboration between mechatronic and biology offers novel, integrated monitoring techniques for a range of research application. The development of units for other mammal species is planned. Future developments will explore the possibilities for wireless data transmission, built-in collection of weather data and collection of images from inside the unit for the recognition of individuals.

Abstract: Phase equilibria of Cu-In-Se I. Stable states and nonequilibrium states of the In2Se3-Cu2Se subsystem | In three subsequent publications we report new results on the phase equilibria of Cu-In-Se, obtained by analysing more than 250 alloys with a variety of experimental methods. This part, part I, deals with the isopleth In2Se3-Cu2Se obtained by analysing more than 70 alloys.... | Keywords: Phase Equilibria, Alloys and Isothermality ..

Abstract: Phase equilibria of Cu-In-Se II. The In-In2Se3-Cu2Se-Cu subsystem | In three subsequent publications we report new results on the phase equilibria of Cu-In-Se. In part I and part II, we have described the In2Se3-Cu2Se isopleth (subsystem I), which constitutes a quasibinary section, and the In-In2Se3-Cu2Se-Cu subsystem (subsystem II). The...

Abstract: Phase equilibria of Cu-In-SeIII. The In(2)Se(3)-Se-Cu(2)Se subsystem | In three subsequent publications we report new results on the phase equilibria of Cu-In-Se. In part I and part II, we have described the In(2)Se(3)-Cu(2)Se isopleth (subsystem I), which constitutes a quasibinary section, and the InIn(2)Se(3)-Cu(2)Se-Cu subsystem (subsystem... | Keywords: Phase Equilibria, Crystallization and Isothermality

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap:1999162 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-485-127