From signal to location: using goniometer-derived Argos UHF power to enhance movement data for cryptic whales

Satellite telemetry is a key method to study cetacean movements, but it is limited by sparse location data and positional errors. Positions are recorded only when animals surface and satellite coverage is available, creating large temporal gaps and reducing the resolution of behavioral insights, particularly for species that spend little time at the surface. Although state-space models can predict animal locations, their accuracy depends on the density and precision of positional data. Enhancing