Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Satellite radio tracking of polar bears instumented in Alaska

  • Reference: Kolz, A. L., J. W. Lentfer, and H. G. Fallek. 1980. Satellite radio tracking of polar bears instrumented in Alaska. Chapter 5 (pages 743-752) [In] C. J. Amlaner, and D. W. MacDonald, editors. A handbook on biotelemetry and radio tracking. Pergamon Press, Oxford.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: H. G. Fallek, A. L. Kolz, Jack W. Lentfer
  • Funding Sources:
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas:
  • Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, satellite tracking, NIMBUS 6, Barrow Alaska
  • Link:
  • Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NASA
  • Primary Authors: A. L. Kolz
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
  • Project Numbers:
  • Publication Types: Book, Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Satellite radio tracking of polar bears instumented in Alaska
  • Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
  • Year: 1980

See more: Wildlife Publications