Inference for Occupancy and Occupancy Dynamics

摘要: This chapter deals with the estimation of occupancy as a state variable to assess status of, and track changes in, species distributions when sampling camera traps. Much recent interest in modeling originated from models developed by MacKenzie et al. (2002, 2003), although similar methods were independently (Azuma 1990; Bayley Petersen 2001; Nichols Karanth, 2002; Tyre all which deal occurrence information imperfect detection. Less than decade after these publications, dynamics have increased significantly. Special features scientific journals explored innovative uses detection–nondetection data (Vojta 2005), an entire volume has synthesized use application (MacKenzie 2006). Reviews topical concepts, philosophical considerations, various designs that can be used for are now readily available range audiences Royle 2005; 2006; Bailey 2007; Dorazio 2008; Conroy Carroll 2009; Kendall White Hines 2010; Link Barker 2010). As result, it would pointless here recast publications so eloquently articulated, but said, review any topic requires sufficient context relevant background information, especially relatively new methodologies techniques such traps involved. is critical digital age where published at warp speed, making increasingly difficult stay abreast theoretical advances research developments.