By Dr Alistair Drake

Books

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, Radar entomology. Observing insect flight and migration, CABI, Wallingford, UK

Drake A; Gatehouse AG, 1995, Insect Migration. Tracking Resources Through Space and TIme., Drake A; Gatehouse AG, (ed.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511470875

Book Chapters

Drake A, 2023, 'Monitoring airborne movement of crop insect pests and beneficials', in Fountain M; Pope T (ed.), Advances in monitoring of native and invasive insect pests of crops, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, pp. 147 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2022.0113.04

Adriaansen C; Woodman JD; Deveson E; Drake VA, 2023, 'The Australian plague locust—risk and response', in Biological and Environmental Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, Second Edition, pp. 109 - 128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820509-9.00019-8

Chapman JW; Drake VA, 2019, 'Insect migration', in Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, pp. 573 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809633-8.01248-6

Chapman JW; Drake VA, 2019, 'Insect Migration', in Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition: Volume 1-5, pp. V3-573-V3-580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809633-8.01248-6

Drake VA; Bruderer B, 2018, 'Aeroecological observation methods', in Aeroecology, pp. 201 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68576-2_9

Reynolds DR; Chapman JW; Drake VA, 2018, 'Riders on the wind: The aeroecology of insect migrants', in Aeroecology, pp. 145 - 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68576-2_7

Drake VA; Chapman JW, 2017, 'Insect Migration', in Reference Module in Life Sciences, Elsevier, Oxford, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809633-8.01248-6

Adriaansen C; Deveson E; Woodman JD; Drake VA, 2015, 'The Australian Plague Locust - Risk and Response', in Shroder JF; Sivanpillai R (ed.), Biological and Environmental Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 67 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-394847-2.00005-X

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Additional Radar, Radar-like and Radio Technologies for Insect Observation', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 163 - 189, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500009&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Calibration and Performance Monitoring', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 417 - 426, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500018&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Entomological Radar Designs', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 74 - 99, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500006&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Echo on Meteorological Radars', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 376 - 408, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500016&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Foraging Movements', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 347 - 375, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500015&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Migration, its Quantification and the Role of the Atmosphere', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 190 - 218, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500010&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Migration, Population Movements and Pest Management', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 282 - 311, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Migratory Flight I: The Principal Features', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 219 - 253, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500011&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insect Migratory Flight II: Concentrations and Disturbances', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 254 - 281, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500012&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Insects as Radar Targets', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 49 - 73, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500005&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Migrations of Pest and Beneficial Insects', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 312 - 346, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500014&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Observing Insects with Radar I: Performance, Surveillance and Target Characterization', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 100 - 128, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500007&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Observing Insects with Radar II: Quantitative Estimation and Parameter Retrieval', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 129 - 162, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500008&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Radar Entomology Observing Insect Flight and Migration Introduction', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 1 - 12, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Radar Entomology Observing Insect Flight and Migration Preface', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. VII - +, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Radar Entomology: Perspectives and Prospects', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 409 - 416, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500017&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Radar Principles', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 22 - 48, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500004&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Regulatory and Safety Issues', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 427 - 431, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500019&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2012, 'Remote Sensing and Insect Observation', in RADAR ENTOMOLOGY: OBSERVING INSECT FLIGHT AND MIGRATION, CABI PUBLISHING-C A B INT, pp. 13 - 21, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000324528500003&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Chapman JW; Drake VA, 2010, 'Insect Migration', in Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Volume-Three Set, pp. V2-161-V2-166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-045337-8.00073-5

Chapman JW; Drake VA, 2010, 'Insect Migration', in Breed MD; Moore J (ed.), Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Academic Press, Oxford, pp. 161 - 166

Drake VA; Gregg PC; Harman I; Wang H; Hunter DM; Rochester WA; Deveson ED, 2001, 'Characterizing Insect Migration Systems in Inland Australia with Novel and Traditional Methodologies', in Woiwod IP; Reynolds DR; Thomas CD (ed.), , pp. 207 - 233

Drake VA; Farrow RA; Gatehouse AG, 1995, 'Insect Migration: a holistic conceptual model', in Drake VA; Gatehouse AG (ed.), Insect Migration: Tracking Resources through Space and Time, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 427 - 457

Journal articles

Drake VA; Hao Z; Wang H, 2024, 'Monitoring insect numbers and biodiversity with a vertical-beam entomological radar', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 379, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2023.0117

Huang J; Feng H; Drake VA; Reynolds DR; Gao B; Chen F; Zhang G; Zhu J; Gao Y; Zhai B; Li G; Tian C; Huang B; Hu G; Chapman JW, 2024, 'Massive seasonal high-altitude migrations of nocturnal insects above the agricultural plains of East China', Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2317646121

Alistair Drake V; Mirkovic D; Steinbauer MJ, 2024, 'Insects as radar targets: size, form, density and permittivity', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 45, pp. 2985 - 3002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2024.2339203

Hone J; Drake VA; Krebs CJ, 2023, 'Evaluation Options for Wildlife Management and Strengthening of Causal Inference', BioScience, 73, pp. 48 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biac105

Drake VA; Hao Z; Warrant E, 2021, 'Heading variations resolve the heading-direction ambiguity in vertical-beam radar observations of insect migration', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 42, pp. 3873 - 3898, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2021.1883202

Hu C; Li W; Wang R; Long T; Alistair Drake V, 2020, 'Discrimination of Parallel and Perpendicular Insects Based on Relative Phase of Scattering Matrix Eigenvalues', IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 58, pp. 3927 - 3940, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2019.2959622

Drake VA; Hatty S; Symons C; Wang H, 2020, 'Insect monitoring radar: Maximizing performance and utility', Remote Sensing, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs12040596

Hao Z; Drake VA; Taylor JR; Warrant E, 2020, 'Insect target classes discerned from entomological radar data', Remote Sensing, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs12040673

Hu C; Li W; Wang R; Long T; Liu C; Drake VA, 2019, 'Insect Biological Parameter Estimation Based on the Invariant Target Parameters of the Scattering Matrix', IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 57, pp. 6212 - 6225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2019.2904869

Hao Z; Drake VA; Taylor JR, 2019, 'Resolving the heading-direction ambiguity in vertical-beam radar observations of migrating insects', Ecology and Evolution, 9, pp. 6003 - 6013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5184

Drake VA; Wang H, 2019, 'Ascent and descent rates of high-flying insect migrants determined with a non-coherent vertical-beam entomological radar', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 40, pp. 883 - 904, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2018.1519283

Hone J; Drake VA; Krebs CJ, 2018, 'Evaluating wildlife management by using principles of applied ecology: Case studies and implications', Wildlife Research, 45, pp. 436 - 445, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WR18006

Hao Z; Drake VA; Sidhu L; Taylor JR, 2017, 'Locust displacing winds in eastern Australia reassessed with observations from an insect monitoring radar', International Journal of Biometeorology, 61, pp. 2073 - 2084, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00484-017-1404-3

Drake VA; Chapman JW; Lim KS; Reynolds DR; Riley JR; Smith AD, 2017, 'Ventral-aspect radar cross sections and polarization patterns of insects at X band and their relation to size and form', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 38, pp. 5022 - 5044, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2017.1320453

Hone J; Drake VA; Krebs CJ, 2017, 'The Effort-Outcomes Relationship in Applied Ecology: Evaluation and Implications', BioScience, 67, pp. 845 - 852, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/bix091

Drake VA, 2016, 'Distinguishing target classes in observations from vertically pointing entomological radars', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 37, pp. 3811 - 3835, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2016.1204028

Hone J; Drake VA; Krebs CJ, 2015, 'Prescriptive and empirical principles of applied ecology', Environmental Reviews, 23, pp. 170 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/er-2014-0076

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