Target Structure and Echo Spectral Discrimination by Echolocating Bats

Author

J. A. Simmons
W. A. Lavender
B. A. Lavender

Files

Publication Date

December 1974

Abstract

Echolocating bats can use sonar to discriminate among targets which reflect echoes differing in spectral distribution of energy but not in overall intensity. They can detect differences smaller than 1 millimeter in fine target structure. Bats may be capable of classifying targets from echo spectral signatures and might thus be able to distinguish among flying insect prey by sonar.

Keywords

Echolocating Bats, Sonar, Discriminate, Targets, Echoes

Document Type

Article

Notes

Science, Vol. 186, no. 4169 (1974-12-20).

Identifier

SFS0050382_00001

Recommended Citation

Simmons, J. A.; Lavender, W. A.; and Lavender, B. A., "Target Structure and Echo Spectral Discrimination by Echolocating Bats" (1974). KIP Articles. 5162.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/5162