Projektnummer

0062644

Zusammenfassung

The focus of the research program is on underwater optic flow perception in pinnipeds which probably serves for underwater locomotion, orientation, and navigation, even and especially in turbid waters. Psychophysical experiments will assess whether pinnipeds are able to cope with specifics of the underwater optic flow situation such as violations of environmental rigidity and whether they can estimate specific parameters, besides deviations from their heading, from optic flow such as angles turned, and distances travelled. These parameters are crucial for successful path integration, a putativ...