Stand-alone Celestial Navigation Positioning Method
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DOI: 10.1017/s0373463318000401
Abstract: Finding one's geographical position (fix) without the use of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which was common place before the establishment of the latter, could be tedious and/or inaccurate. Apart from sound knowledge of… read more here.
Keywords: stand alone; position; alone celestial; celestial navigation ... See more keywords
Celestial navigation in Drosophila
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.186148
Abstract: ABSTRACT Many casual observers typecast Drosophila melanogaster as a stationary pest that lurks around fruit and wine. However, the omnipresent fruit fly, which thrives even in desert habitats, likely established and maintained its cosmopolitan status… read more here.
Keywords: melanogaster; long distance; fruit; celestial navigation ... See more keywords