Effect of wind on Svalbard reindeer fur insulation

The heat transfer through Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) fur samples was studied with respect to wind velocity, season and animal age. A total of 33 dorsal fur sections were investigated using a wind tunnel. Insulation varied with season (calving, summer, autumn and winter). At...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Christine Cuyler, Nils A. Øritsland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2002-06-01
Series:Rangifer
Subjects:
fur
Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/694