'Aeroecology' uses radar to track flying animals

The study of birds, bats and flying insects could be transformed by the use of research designed for tracking storms, researchers say.

But recent improvements in computing power and networking of radar stations have turned that nuisance signal into a valuable data source on animal ecology.

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"We already have then-developed networks of radar around the country and around the world - used for tracking weather and for tracking airplanes.