Accession Number:

AD1018836

Title:

Estimating Burst Swim Speeds and Jumping Characteristics of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Using Video Analyses and Principles of Projectile Physics

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U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Vicksburg United States

Report Date:

2016-09-01

Abstract:

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present preliminary data regarding the use of videography to estimate Silver Carp burst swimming speeds. The authors document the use of videotaped Silver Carp leaping behavior as a means of estimating, in-situ, burst swimming speeds, fish leap height, and horizontal distance traveled during a leap.

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Technical Report

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DOI: 10.21236/AD1018836

Pages:

0011

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Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release;

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1.15MB

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