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This is a place to ask questions about distance sampling methodology as well as software.
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Len Thomas
Jan 27
Camera trap distance sampling workshop, 3-7 April 2023
Online training workshop: camera trap distance sampling, 3-7 April 2023. https://workshops.
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Camera trap distance sampling workshop, 3-7 April 2023
Online training workshop: camera trap distance sampling, 3-7 April 2023. https://workshops.
Jan 27
Eric Rexstad
Jan 27
{Disarmed} Intro workshop 20-31 Mar 2023: widening participation scholarship open now, registration next week
Interactive introductory distance sampling training The University of St Andrews has been training
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{Disarmed} Intro workshop 20-31 Mar 2023: widening participation scholarship open now, registration next week
Interactive introductory distance sampling training The University of St Andrews has been training
Jan 27
Lianne Koczur
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Eric Rexstad
7
Jan 26
Rare Species Modeling
Brian Your questions about numbers of detections to fit reliable detection function models to point
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Rare Species Modeling
Brian Your questions about numbers of detections to fit reliable detection function models to point
Jan 26
Nidhi Agarwal
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Barbara Haurez
10
Jan 24
Problem with Distance 7.4
Dear Eric, Thank you very much for your advice. My colleague had the same problem, but with another
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Problem with Distance 7.4
Dear Eric, Thank you very much for your advice. My colleague had the same problem, but with another
Jan 24
chaona phiri
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Len Thomas
4
Jan 17
DSM - mexican dolphins example
Thank you both, I have managed now. The issue was the version of dsm which couldn't load because
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DSM - mexican dolphins example
Thank you both, I have managed now. The issue was the version of dsm which couldn't load because
Jan 17
mitchel...@gmail.com
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Len Thomas
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Jan 13
Mark-recapture MCDS with gamma key function questions
Hi Len, I've sent you the data and code. Yes, let's post a summary of findings to the list.
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Mark-recapture MCDS with gamma key function questions
Hi Len, I've sent you the data and code. Yes, let's post a summary of findings to the list.
Jan 13
Greg Forcey
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Eric Rexstad
4
Jan 11
detfct not working on models with adjustment terms
Eric, this seems to work. Thank you very much. On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:58:29 AM UTC-5
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detfct not working on models with adjustment terms
Eric, this seems to work. Thank you very much. On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:58:29 AM UTC-5
Jan 11
Laura Marshall
Jan 11
Design and Simulation R packages
Dear Distance Users, As you likely know, we offer R packages for distance sampling survey design and
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Design and Simulation R packages
Dear Distance Users, As you likely know, we offer R packages for distance sampling survey design and
Jan 11
Nazira Reyes
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Eric Rexstad
2
12/20/22
analysis in the relation between density and abundance of birds and value of ndvi
Nazira Welcome to the list. The R package Distance will allow you to examine the effect of features
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analysis in the relation between density and abundance of birds and value of ndvi
Nazira Welcome to the list. The R package Distance will allow you to examine the effect of features
12/20/22
fernanda...@gmail.com
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Eric Rexstad
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12/16/22
Post-stratification in the context of a control/treatment experimental design
Fernanda Fitting six detections functions (one for each survey/treatment combination) requires the
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Post-stratification in the context of a control/treatment experimental design
Fernanda Fitting six detections functions (one for each survey/treatment combination) requires the
12/16/22
Nadia C.
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Eric Rexstad
3
12/15/22
Difference distance sampling software for Windows and R package
Nadia Adding to my comment from yesterday. If you wish to replicate the detection function modelling
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Difference distance sampling software for Windows and R package
Nadia Adding to my comment from yesterday. If you wish to replicate the detection function modelling
12/15/22
Vedika Dutta
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Eric Rexstad
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12/9/22
Using dht2 function with binned data
List: After some investigation, we got to the bottom of Vaughn's problems with bootdht . The
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Using dht2 function with binned data
List: After some investigation, we got to the bottom of Vaughn's problems with bootdht . The
12/9/22
Len Thomas
12/9/22
Distance software support staffing
Dear distance-sampling list, Just to let you know about a change in personnel here at the Distance
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Distance software support staffing
Dear distance-sampling list, Just to let you know about a change in personnel here at the Distance
12/9/22
chaona phiri
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Eric Rexstad
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12/2/22
distancesampling.org Website down?
Quite unusual Chaona. Still no problem when I try to connect to our distancesampling.org sites. Can
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distancesampling.org Website down?
Quite unusual Chaona. Still no problem when I try to connect to our distancesampling.org sites. Can
12/2/22
Jéssica Melo
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Stephen Buckland
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11/30/22
selecting a model with very different results
4% isn't excessive so it may well be that your true detection function is fairly spiked. That
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selecting a model with very different results
4% isn't excessive so it may well be that your true detection function is fairly spiked. That
11/30/22
Janet
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Eric Rexstad
3
11/29/22
multiple surveys in dsims
Thanks for this advice! Thats the approach we did wind up taking. On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at
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multiple surveys in dsims
Thanks for this advice! Thats the approach we did wind up taking. On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at
11/29/22
Samantha Ball
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Eric Rexstad
2
11/18/22
meaning of 'Total' in stratified dht2
Good morning Sam. Sharp eye in examining your output. If your interest rests in the seasonal
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meaning of 'Total' in stratified dht2
Good morning Sam. Sharp eye in examining your output. If your interest rests in the seasonal
11/18/22
Eric Rexstad
11/17/22
January 2023 Introductory distance sampling workshop, registration closes 30 Nov
A reminder that registration for the remaining handful of places in the 09-20 January training
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January 2023 Introductory distance sampling workshop, registration closes 30 Nov
A reminder that registration for the remaining handful of places in the 09-20 January training
11/17/22
Laura Marshall
11/16/22
R package releases - dht2 important information
Dear Distance Users, We are pleased to announce the imminent release of the Distance 1.0.7 and mrds
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R package releases - dht2 important information
Dear Distance Users, We are pleased to announce the imminent release of the Distance 1.0.7 and mrds
11/16/22
Gregory Pap
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Eric Howe
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11/11/22
Multiplier Activity
Gregory, "Sample fraction" usually refers to the fraction of a circle monitored, as the
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Multiplier Activity
Gregory, "Sample fraction" usually refers to the fraction of a circle monitored, as the
11/11/22
Janet
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Laura Marshall
2
11/3/22
Dsims error for run.simulation
Hi Janet, This sounds like an issue with the data generation in dsims, the error is then generated at
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Dsims error for run.simulation
Hi Janet, This sounds like an issue with the data generation in dsims, the error is then generated at
11/3/22
PABLO PALENCIA MAYORDOMO
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Len Thomas
4
11/3/22
Adjustment terms
Hi Eric and Len, Thank a lot for your response. I got it :) Actually, I already saw the lecture you
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Adjustment terms
Hi Eric and Len, Thank a lot for your response. I got it :) Actually, I already saw the lecture you
11/3/22
Estefania Isabel Muñoz Salas
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Eric Rexstad
2
10/26/22
Point transects-Multi-species survey
Estefanía Thanks for your questions. The answer to the first is easy, the answer to the second is not
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Point transects-Multi-species survey
Estefanía Thanks for your questions. The answer to the first is easy, the answer to the second is not
10/26/22
Janet
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Eric Rexstad
3
10/21/22
plus sampling and calculation of line length and coverage scores
I see - It makes sense that coverage is only calculated within the region. Thanks for the response!
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plus sampling and calculation of line length and coverage scores
I see - It makes sense that coverage is only calculated within the region. Thanks for the response!
10/21/22
Janet
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Eric Rexstad
3
10/21/22
How to import a density layer rather than create from scratch with make.density
Thanks Eric, I think I will keep it simple and just replicate the existing density layer with the
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How to import a density layer rather than create from scratch with make.density
Thanks Eric, I think I will keep it simple and just replicate the existing density layer with the
10/21/22
Camille Ollier
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Eric Rexstad
2
10/21/22
Number of covariates - MRDS
Camille The issue of covariates differs between conventional distance sampling (of which I spoke
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Number of covariates - MRDS
Camille The issue of covariates differs between conventional distance sampling (of which I spoke
10/21/22
Evan Curtis
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Eric Rexstad
7
10/21/22
How to view component percentages of variance in R
Evan For your information: the distance development group is reviewing the variance estimation
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How to view component percentages of variance in R
Evan For your information: the distance development group is reviewing the variance estimation
10/21/22
Eric Rexstad
10/18/22
{Disarmed} Introductory distance sampling training workshop 09-20 Jan 2023; registration now open
Interactive introductory distance sampling training The University of St Andrews has been training
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{Disarmed} Introductory distance sampling training workshop 09-20 Jan 2023; registration now open
Interactive introductory distance sampling training The University of St Andrews has been training
10/18/22
Len Thomas
2
10/13/22
Upcoming distance sampling workshops - registration open
Dear distance sampling list, Just a reminder that registration for the following two workshops closes
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Upcoming distance sampling workshops - registration open
Dear distance sampling list, Just a reminder that registration for the following two workshops closes
10/13/22
Anukul Nath
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Len Thomas
2
10/11/22
mrds multiplier option
Hi Anukul, I think you're looking for the dht2 function in the Distance package. It has an
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mrds multiplier option
Hi Anukul, I think you're looking for the dht2 function in the Distance package. It has an
10/11/22