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This study synthesizes data processing methods for acoustic habitat monitoring, providing guidance for passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) analysis. It aims to standardize techniques for understanding sound

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  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Bioacoustics
  • Environmental Monitoring

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  • Organisms rely on sound for critical functions like communication and predator detection, influencing ecosystem dynamics.
  • Documenting acoustic habitats is crucial for understanding animal development, behavior, physiology, and spatial ecology.
  • A growing need for passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) expertise in life sciences is hindered by a lack of standardized data processing methods.

Approach:

  • This review synthesizes signal processing techniques for calibrated measurements of terrestrial and aquatic acoustic habitats.
  • Includes supplemental tutorials and code (MATLAB, R) for spectrograms and sound level analysis.
  • Covers key metrics for biotic, abiotic, and anthropogenic sound, with examples for monitoring scenarios.

Key Points:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of terrestrial and aquatic PAM instruments to inform study design and hardware selection.
  • Details methods for producing calibrated spectrograms and statistical analyses of sound levels.
  • Defines key metrics and terminology for characterizing acoustic environments.

Conclusions:

  • Advances in PAM technology enable large-scale acoustic habitat monitoring, enhancing understanding of sound's role in ecology.
  • Standardized PAM methodologies are essential for spatial planning and mitigating anthropogenic noise impacts.
  • This work provides a foundation for consistent and appropriate PAM application in ecological research.