Modeling Gas Dynamics in California Sea Lions

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Abstract:

The objective of this study is to update a current gas dynamics model with recently acquired data for respiratory compliance P-V, and body compartment size estimates in California sea lions. The model will be calibrated against measured arterial and venous PO2 levels from California sea lions, and estimate the error between predicted and observed values. The model will be used to investigate specific scenarios where marine mammals could be particularly prone to decompression sickness DCS due to changes in dive behavior or physiology.

Author(s):
Fahlman, Andreas
Author Organization(s):
Department of Life Sciences, Texas A and M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
marine animals, GAS DYNAMICS, California, decompression sickness, diving, behavior, physiological effects, hysteresis, marine biology, PULMONARY ARTERIES, lung
Keyword(s):
California Sea Lions, marine mammals, pulmonary shunt
Report Date:
2015 Sep 30
Creation Date:
2016 Oct 27