Development and applications of vessel traffic maps based on long range identification and tracking (LRIT) data in Atlantic Canada / by T. Koropatnick ... [et al.]. : Fs97-6/2966E

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Describes geographic information system (GIS) techniques used for a retrospective vessel traffic analysis using LRIT data to produce 13 monthly maps and on 12-month composite map of shipping activity in Atlantic Canada. The application and limitations of LRIT data for marine conservation, environmental protection and response, and integrated coastal and oceans management are also discussed.

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Department/Agency Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Title Development and applications of vessel traffic maps based on long range identification and tracking (LRIT) data in Atlantic Canada / by T. Koropatnick ... [et al.].
Series title Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences0706-6457No. 2966
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "Oceans and Coastal Management Division, Ecosystem Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, PO Box 1006, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B2Y 4A2".
(Résumé en français)
Publishing information Dartmouth - Nova Scotia : Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2012.
Binding Spiral binding
Description vi, 27p. : figs., references, table ; 28 cm.
ISSN 0706-6457
Catalogue number
  • Fs97-6/2966E
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