Select Publications

Journal articles

Hao Z; Drake A; Sidhu L; Taylor JR, 2014, 'Investigating wind effects on insect migration', ANZIAM Journal, 56, pp. 399 - 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.21914/anziamj.v56i0.9349

Drake VA, 2014, 'Estimation of unbiased insect densities and density profiles with vertically pointing entomological radars', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 35, pp. 4630 - 4654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2014.919682

Drake VA; Wang HK, 2013, 'Recognition and characterization of migratory movements of Australian plague locusts, Chortoicetes terminifera, with an insect monitoring radar', Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.JRS.7.075095

Chapman JW; Klaassen RH; Drake VA; Fossette S; Hays GC; Metcalfe JD; Reynolds AM; Reynolds DR; Alerstam T, 2011, 'Animal Orientation Strategies for Movement in Flows', Current Biology, 21, pp. R861 - R870, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2011.08.014

Chapman JW; Drake VA; Reynolds DR, 2011, 'Recent insights from radar studies of insect flight', Annual Review of Entomology, 56, pp. 337 - 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-ento-120709-144820

Dingle H; Drake VA, 2007, 'What is migration?', Bioscience, 57, pp. 113 - 121

Deveson ED; Drake VA; Hunter DM; Walker PW; Wang HK, 2005, 'Evidence from traditional and new technologies for northward migrations of Australian plague locusts (Chortoicetes terminifera) (Walker) (Orthoptera : Acrididae) to western Queensland', AUSTRAL ECOLOGY, 30, pp. 928 - 943, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000233411000013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Deveson ED; Drake VA; Hunter D; Walker PM; Wang H, 2005, 'Evidence from traditional and new technologies for northward migrations of Australian plague locusts (Chortoicetes terminifera) (Walker) (Orthoptera : Acrididae) to western Queensland', Austral Ecology, 30, pp. 928 - 943

Dean TJ; Drake VA, 2005, 'Monitoring insect migration with radar: the ventral-aspect polarization pattern and its potential for target identification', International Journal of Remote Sensing, 26, pp. 3957 - 3974

Harman IT; Drake VA, 2004, 'Insect monitoring radar: analytical time-domain algorithm for retrieving trajectory and target parameters', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 43, pp. 23 - 41

Wang H; Drake VA, 2004, 'Insect monitoring radar: retrieval of wingbeat information from conical-scan observation data', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 43, pp. 209 - 222

Riley JR; Drake VA, 2002, 'Technologies for insect movement and migration research', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 35, pp. 57 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1699(02)00011-X

Drake VA, 2002, 'Automatically Operating Radars for Monitoring Insect Pest Migrations', Entomologia Sinica, 9, pp. 27 - 39

Drake VA; Wang H; Harman I, 2002, 'Insect Monitoring Radar: Remote and Network Operation', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 35, pp. 77 - 94

Drake VA; Harman I; Wang H, 2002, 'Insect Monitoring Radar: Stationary-Beam Operating Mode', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 35, pp. 111 - 137

Drake VA, 1994, 'The influence of weather and climate on agriculturally important insects: An Australian perspective', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 45, pp. 487 - 509, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AR9940487

RUI‐LU C; XIANG‐ZHE B; DRAKE VA; FARROW RA; SU‐YUN W; YA‐JIE S; BAO‐PING Z, 1989, 'Radar observations of the spring migration into northeastern China of the oriental armyworm moth, Mythimna separata, and other insects', Ecological Entomology, 14, pp. 149 - 162, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2311.1989.tb00765.x

Drake VA; Farrow RA, 1989, 'The 'aerial plankton' and atmospheric convergence', Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 4, pp. 381 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0169-5347(89)90107-9

Drake VA; Farrow RA, 1988, 'The influence of atmospheric structure and motions on insect migration', Annual review of entomology. Vol. 33, pp. 183 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.en.33.010188.001151

Drake VA, 1985, 'Solitary wave disturbances of the nocturnal boundary layer revealed by radar observations of migrating insects', Boundary-Layer Meteorology, 31, pp. 269 - 286, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00120896

DRAKE VA; FARROW RA, 1985, 'A radar and aerial‐trapping study of an early spring migration of moths (Lepidoptera) in inland New South Wales', Australian Journal of Ecology, 10, pp. 223 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9993.1985.tb00885.x

DRAKE VA, 1985, 'Radar observations of moths migrating in a nocturnal low‐level jet', Ecological Entomology, 10, pp. 259 - 265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2311.1985.tb00722.x

Drake VA, 1984, 'The vertical distribution of macro-insects migrating in the nocturnal boundary layer: A radar study', Boundary-Layer Meteorology, 28, pp. 353 - 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00121314

Drake VA, 1983, 'Collective orientation by nocturnally migrating Australian plague locusts, Chortoicetes terminifera (Walker) (Orthoptera: Acrididae): A radar study', Bulletin of Entomological Research, 73, pp. 679 - 692, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300009287

Drake VA; Farrow RA, 1983, 'The nocturnal migration of the Australian plague locust, Chortoicetes terminifera (Walker) (Orthoptera: Acrididae): Quantitative radar observations of a series of northward flights', Bulletin of Entomological Research, 73, pp. 567 - 585, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300009172

Drake VA, 1982, 'INSECTS IN THE SEA‐BREEZE FRONT AT CANBERRA: A RADAR STUDY', Weather, 37, pp. 134 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1477-8696.1982.tb03581.x

Drake VA, 1981, 'Target density estimation in radar biology', Journal of Theoretical Biology, 90, pp. 545 - 571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-5193(81)90305-2

Drake VA; Helm KF; Readshaw JL; Reid DG, 1981, 'Insect migration across Bass Strait during spring: A radar study', Bulletin of Entomological Research, 71, pp. 449 - 466, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300008476

DRAKE VA, 1980, 'HIGH-CONCENTRATIONS OF FEEDING DUNNOCKS', BRITISH BIRDS, 73, pp. 353 - 353, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1980KD91100009&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Bowler MG; Dainton JB; Drake VA; Williams AS, 1977, 'A new study of Kπ scattering between 0.7 and 2 GeV/c2', Nuclear Physics, Section B, 126, pp. 31 - 60, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0550-3213(77)90150-X

Conference Papers

Drake VA, 2013, 'Signal processing for ZLC-configuration insect-monitoring radars: yields and sample biases', in Proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Radar, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA, pp. 298 - 303, presented at Radar 2013. International Conference on Radar, Adelaide, South Australia, 09 September 2013 - 12 September 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RADAR.2013.6652002

Drake VA, 2007, 'Radar Signal Analysis for Entomology and Ornithology', in International Conference and Workshop on Radar Ornithology and Entomology, Helgoland, Germany, presented at International Conference and Workshop on Radar Ornithology and Entomology, Helgoland, Germany, 25 June 2007 - 28 June 2007

Drake VA, 2007, 'What is Migration?', in International Conference and Workshop on Radar Ornithology and Entomology, Helgoland, Germany, presented at International Conference and Workshop on Radar Ornithology and Entomology, Helgoland, Germany, 25 June 2007 - 28 June 2007

Drake VA, 2005, 'Radar interrogation of high-flying insects: what bug is that?', in 16th National Congress: Physics for the Nation, Australian National University, Canberra, presented at 16th National Congress: Physics for the Nation, Australian National University, Canberra, 30 January 2005 - 04 February 2005

Dean TJ; Drake VA, 2002, 'Monitoring Migrations of Agricultural Insect Pests with Low-Cost Autonomous Profiling Radars', in Proceedings of the Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference, Brisbane, Qld, pp. 434 - 434, presented at 11th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 01 September 2002 - 05 September 2002

Dean TJ; Drake VA, 2002, 'Properties of Biotic Targets Observed with an X-Band Radar Profiler and the Potential for Bias in Winds Retrieved from Doppler Weather Radars', in Proceedings of the Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference, Brisbane, Qld, pp. 698 - 711, presented at 11th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 01 September 2002 - 05 September 2002

Dean TJ; Drake VA; Harman IT, 2002, 'Monitoring Agricultural Insect Pests and Winds in the Lower Atmosphere using a Low-cost Mobile X-Band Profiling Radar', in David Neilson (ed.), 15th Biennial Congress 2002-Physics and Industry Working Together, Australian Institute of Physics, pp. 454 - 456, presented at 15th Biennial Congress 2002-Physics and Industry Working Together, Australian Institute of Physics, 08 July 2002 - 11 July 2002

Low DJ; Drake VA; Lynam P, 2000, 'Approaches to flexible delivery in Physics', in 14th National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics, Adelaide, Sth Aust, pp. MT1, presented at 14th National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 10 December 2000 - 15 December 2000

Drake VA; Harman I; Wang H, 2000, 'Automatically operating radars for monitoring insect pest migrations', in Gazzoni DL (ed.), 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, pp. 188 - 188, presented at 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20 August 2000 - 26 August 2000

Drake VA; Wang H, 2000, 'Insect migration and population processes in inland Australia observed with monitoring radars', in Gazzoni DL (ed.), 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, pp. 206 - 206, presented at 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20 August 2000 - 26 August 2000

Drake VA; Harman I, 2000, 'Investigating the wingbeat signals of migrating insects using an insect monitoring radar', in Gazzoni DL (ed.), 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, pp. 198 - 198, presented at 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20 August 2000 - 26 August 2000

Wang H; Drake VA, 2000, 'Representation and dissemination of migration data from automatic insect-monitoring radars', in Gazzoni DL (ed.), 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, pp. 200 - 200, presented at 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20 August 2000 - 26 August 2000

Low DJ; Drake VA; Lynam P, 2000, 'Flexible Teaching Initiatives in Physics at ADFA', in Moving Online: A Conference to Explore the Challenges for Workplaces, Colleges and Universities, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at Moving Online: A Conference to Explore the Challenges for Workplaces, Colleges and Universities, Gold Coast, Qld, 18 August 2000 - 19 August 2000

Drake VA; Gregg PC, 1999, 'Insect migration and population processes in inland Australia', in 20th Symposium and 3rd National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, South Kensington, London, UK, presented at 20th Symposium and 3rd National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, South Kensington, London, UK, 13 September 1999 - 14 September 1999

Drake VA; Harman I; Westbrook JI; Wolf WW, 1998, 'Corn earworm migration trajectories in the Lower Rio Grande Valley observed with an Insect Monitoring Radar', in 2nd Urban Environment Symposium and 13th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, pp. 352 - 353, presented at 2nd Urban Environment Symposium and 13th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 02 November 1998 - 06 November 1998

Drake VA; Harman I; Hunter DM, 1998, 'Monitoring locust migratory flight with radar: An Australian field study', in 2nd Urban Environment Symposium and 13th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, pp. 313 - 316, presented at 2nd Urban Environment Symposium and 13th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 02 November 1998 - 06 November 1998

Drake VA, 1998, 'Forecasting highly mobile pests - confronting the limits of predictability?', in 6th Australian Applied Entomological Research Conference, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, presented at 6th Australian Applied Entomological Research Conference, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 29 September 1998 - 02 October 1998

Drake VA; Gatehouse AG, 1995, 'Population trajectories through space and time: a holistic approach to insect migration', in Nicholson Centenary Conference, Canberra, presented at Nicholson Centenary Conference, Canberra

DRAKE VA; HARMAN IT; BOURNE IA; WOODS GJC, 1994, 'SIMULTANEOUS ENTOMOLOGICAL AND ATMOSPHERIC PROFILING - A NOVEL TECHNIQUE FOR STUDYING THE BIOMETEOROLOGY OF INSECT MIGRATION', in 21ST CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY/11TH CONFERENCE ON BIOMETEOROLOGY AND AEROBIOLOGY, AMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC, CA, SAN DIEGO, pp. 444 - 447, presented at 21st Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology/11th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, CA, SAN DIEGO, 07 March 1994 - 11 March 1994, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1994BC95G00131&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

DRAKE VA; ROCHESTER WA, 1994, 'THE FORMATION OF LAYER CONCENTRATIONS BY MIGRATING INSECTS', in 21ST CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY/11TH CONFERENCE ON BIOMETEOROLOGY AND AEROBIOLOGY, AMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC, CA, SAN DIEGO, pp. 411 - 414, presented at 21st Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology/11th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, CA, SAN DIEGO, 07 March 1994 - 11 March 1994, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1994BC95G00122&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1


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