Marion Wanderers

Original provider:
DG Nicholls & Peter Ryan

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Marion Island Wanderers & Winds
Originating data center
<a href='http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/' target='_blank'>Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>

Abstract:
Wandering albatross fly enormous distances but only with the assistance of the wind. Typically they reach or run with the wind on the longest fastest flights. However, they can also fly at almost all angles to the wind. Presumably the bird must make a greater effort and or the flight ground speed is slower.<br><br>In the 1990s, MD Murray and DG Nicholls explored many of these relationships. New satellite with sensors directly measuring wind speed and direction will allow increased precision in studies of the relationship between bird flight and the wind.

原始提供方：DG·尼科尔斯（DG Nicholls）与彼得·瑞安（Peter Ryan）

数据集致谢：
数据提供方：马里恩岛漫游者与风云团队（Marion Island Wanderers & Winds）
原始数据中心：<a href='http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/' target='_blank'>卫星跟踪与分析工具（Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool，STAT）</a>

摘要：漫游信天翁虽可飞越极远距离，但仅能借助风力完成飞行。通常而言，它们会在最长且最快的飞行航程中顺风而行或随流而动。不过，它们也能以几乎所有与风向成一定夹角的姿态飞行。据推测，此时鸟类需付出更多体力，抑或飞行对地速度会有所降低。

20世纪90年代，MD·默里（MD Murray）与DG·尼科尔斯曾针对这类飞行与风力的关联开展过诸多研究。如今搭载可直接测量风速与风向传感器的新型卫星，将能大幅提升鸟类飞行与风力关系研究的精度。