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-PDF

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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 sciences1488-5379No. 2966
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English]
Note(s) (Résumé en français)
Publishing information Dartmouth - Nova Scotia : Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2012.
Description 35p.figs., table
ISSN 1488-5379
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  • Fs97-6/2966E-PDF
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