Samuel, M. D., and Kenow, K. P., 1992, Evaluating habitat selection with
radio-telemetry triangulation error: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 56, no. 4, p.
725-734.

Abstract

Radio-telemetry triangulation errors result in the mislocation of animals and
misclassification of habitat  use. We present analytical methods that provide improved
estimates of habitat use when misclassification  probabilities can be determined. When
misclassification probabilities cannot be determined, we use random  subsamples from
the error distribution of an estimated animal location to improve habitat use estimates.
We  conducted Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate the effects of this subsampling
method, triangulation error,  number of animal locations, habitat availability, and
habitat complexity on bias and variation in habitat use  estimates. Results for the
subsampling method are illustrated using habitat selection by redhead ducks (Aythya 
americana ). We recommend the subsampling method with a minimum of 50 random
points to reduce problems  associated with habitat misclassification.

Keywords

methodology, telemetry, evaluation, errors, habitat-selection, subunits,
Aythya-americana, aquatic- birds