Marine Range finder

[RM]

Dear Distance samplers,

I have had a read some of the older posts about which rangefinders have proven to be useful, but these have mostly been for terrestrial animals. 

Does anyone have recommendations for a ranger finder that works quick enough for marine mammals at the surface? With waves and boat motion, our current rangefinder does not work well at all. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

Many thanks,

Raph

[Eric Rexstad]

Raph

Hopefully someone on the list can offer some advice regarding rangefinders with rapid response for working with surfaced marine mammals.

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[Dominik Marchowski]

Dear Raph,

The rangefinder from the Swiss company Vector is highly effective in accurately estimating the distance and flight height of seabirds. I suppose it will also work well for cetaceans. However, proficiency in its usage is essential, as it requires some level of experience.

https://www.safran-group.com/products-services/vector-family-binocular-laser-rangefinders-day-and-night-missions-25000-m-range

All the best,

Dominik

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[Raphael Mayaud]

Dear Dominik,
Thanks for your recommendation. These indeed look very hi-tech!
Cheers,
Raph

Dominik Marchowski, Ph.D.
Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences. 
Wilcza 64, 00-679 Warszawa, Poland. +48.668.139.139
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