Navigation by Induction-Based Magnetoreception in Elasmobranch Fishes

Table 1

Typical parameter values used when estimating the sensitivity required for electric navigation.

Parameter	Symbol	Typical value
Heading angle	Θ	45 deg
Horizontal magnetic field	𝐵𝑦	25 𝜇T
Vertical magnetic field	𝐵𝑧	25 𝜇T
Swimming speed	𝑣^𝑤	1 m s−1
Vestibular frequency	𝜔	2 𝜋 rad s−1
Angular modulation	𝛼	0.5 rad (≈30 degrees)