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    SOFTWARE


    2021

    Baliga, V.B. gaussplotR: Fit, predict, and plot 2D-Gaussians in R. Journal of Open Source Software 6:60,3074. R package available at: https://github.com/vbaliga/gaussplotR.

    Baliga, V.B., M.S. Armstrong, and E.R. Press. pathviewr: Tools to import, clean, and visualize animal movement data in R. R package available at: https://github.com/ropensci/pathviewr.


    2019

    Baliga, V.B., and S. Senthivasan. workloopR: Analysis of work loops and other data from muscle physiology experiments in R. Journal of Open Source Software 4:1856. R package available at: https://github.com/ropensci/workloopR.


    TEACHING MATERIALS


    2020

    Baliga, V.B., A.H. Gaede, S. Senthivasan, and E.R. Press. Multi-panel plots with R for UBC Graduate Course BIOL 548L. R package available at: https://github.com/flightlab/MultiPanelPlotsWithR.


    REPOSITORIES FOR DATA AND CODE


    2024

    Baliga, V.B., R. Dakin, D.R. Wylie, and D.L. Altshuler. Data and code for Hummingbirds use distinct control strategies for forward and hovering flight. Figshare Repository DOI: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.23535717.v1.


    2022

    C.A. Harvey, V.B. Baliga, J.C.M. Wong, D.L. Altshuler, and D.J. Inman. Data and code for: Birds can transition between stable and unstable states via wing morphing. Figshare Repository DOI: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5503989.v3.

    G. Smyth, V.B. Baliga, A.H. Gaede, D.R. Wylie, and D.L. Altshuler. Data and code for: Specializations in optic flow encoding in the pretectum of hummingbirds and zebra finches. Figshare Repository DOI: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19425737.v1.


    2021

    P.B.C. Leal, M. Cabral-Seanez, V.B. Baliga, D.L. Altshuler, and D.L. Hartl. Data and code for: Phase transformation-driven artificial muscle mimics the multifunctionality of avian wing muscle. Figshare Repository DOI: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5675606.v2.


    2020

    V.B. Baliga. Data and code for: Flight muscle power increases with strain amplitude and decreases with cycle frequency in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata). Figshare Repository DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12520733.v2.


    2019

    V.B. Baliga, I. Szabo, and D.L. Altshuler. Data and code for: Range of motion in the avian wing is strongly associated with flight behavior and body mass. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.8856161.v3.

    C. Harvey, V.B. Baliga, D.L. Altshuler, and P. Lavoie. Supplement to: Wing morphing allows gulls to modulate static pitch stability during gliding. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3977505.v1.

    J.S. Theriault, J.W. Bahlman, R.E. Shadwick and D.L. Altshuler. Data analysis from: Theriault et al. JEB. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.7336085.v1.


    2018

    R. Dakin, P.S. Segre, A.D. Straw, and D.L. Altshuler. Statistical supplement to: Evolution reveals the biomechancial organization of maneuvering flight in hummingbirds. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.5307136.v3.. The metadata can be found here.


    2017

    A.H. Gaede, B. Goller, J.P.M. Lam, D.R. Wylie, and D.L. Altshuler. Data and statistical supplement to: Neurons responsive to global visual motion have unique tuning properties in hummingbirds. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3590186.v2.

    D.A. Skandalis, P.S. Segre, J.W. Bahlman, D.J.E. Groom, K.C Welch Jr., C.C. Witt, J.A. McGuire, R. Dudley, D. Lentink, and D.L. Altshuler. The biomechanical origin of extreme wing allometry in hummingbirds. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.5318449.v2.


    2016

    R. Dakin, T.K. Fellows, and D.L. Altshuler. Statistical supplement to: Visual guidance of forward flight in hummingbirds reveals control based on image features instead of pattern velocity. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.3382759.v4.

    R. Dakin. Statistical supplement to: Mechanical constraints on flight at high elevation decrease maneuvering performance of hummingbirds. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.3466361.v4.

    T.J.G. Read, P.S. Segre, K.M. Middleton, and D.L. Altshuler. Data from: Hummingbirds control turning velocity using body orientation and turning radius using asymmetrical wingbeat kinematics. Dryad Digital Repository DOI:10.5061/dryad.j77h6.


    2015

    P.S. Segre, R. Dakin, V.B. Zordan, M.H. Dickinson, A.D. Straw, and D.L. Altshuler. Data from: Burst muscle performance predicts the speed, acceleration, and turning performance of Anna’s hummingbirds. Dryad Digital Repository DOI:10.5061/dryad.14762.


    2014

    B. Goller and D.L. Altshuler. Data from: Hummingbirds control hovering flight by stabilizing visual motion. Dryad Digital Repository DOI:10.5061/dryad.65f2k.


    2013

    A. Stegeman. A three-dimensional digital brain atlas and stereotaxic coordinates for the Anna’s hummingbird, Calypte anna - June 2013. Figshare Repository DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.5048104.v1.