Good day experts,
I am currently designing a research project where my partners and I are investigating the difference in effectiveness of thermal regulation in a highly color variable ectotherm species. We wish to investigate how much of a difference coloration causes in the absorption and reflection of broad spectrum- and UV-light.
We are looking for a method that can be applied in a field situation with relatively high accuracy.
Are there anyone here who can point me in the right direction? Or do you know someone I should be talking to?
Cheers
Hello Joe; In the 1960s through the mid -1970s studies in temp regulation in reptiles and amphibians were rapidly developing. Bayard Brattstrom, Ken Nagy and others published a number of papers. Some of the data was referred to as "beer can" data. They would put a thermistor in a water-filled beer can (readily available at the field sites) and watch the rates of temp change in various, biologically realistic situations. Nagy made accurate models of animals and followed similar protocols. If you aren't familiar with that ancient stuff, you might enjoy looking it up. You can contact Bayard at [email protected] Enjoy!! Jim Des Lauriers
Hi James Des Lauriers ,
Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer my question.
I'll look it up and contact Bayard about the methodology.
I haven't read any of the methodology yet, but I'm a little curious as to how I can use this to measure reflection or energy absorpsjon between different colored individuals. I guess I'll have to have a look at the literature first.
Thanks again! Much appreciated
Joe
Joe; They spent a lot of effort trying to accurately measure surface areas and reflectance....your specific topic. Jim Des Lauriers
James Des Lauriers Fantastic! Thanks for bringing this to my attention :)
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