Kraken Joins Forces with US Navy for SAS Sensor Research
(NUWC) in Newport to conduct joint research into advanced signal processing techniques for the current and future generation of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) sensor technologies.The cooperative research and development agreement signed between the parties also includes exploration into enhanced image processing techniques such as data fusion, image registration, multi-spectral image enhancement and automated target recognition.Kraken Robotics has engaged in several similar R&D agreements with U.S. government agencies since 2012, including NUWC Division Newport, NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration
Aker BP Hires Contractor for New Oil Spill Detection Solution
at the operator’s fixed and floating installations on the Norwegian continental shelf.Aker BP will equip installations Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg, Ivar Aasen, Alvheim and Skarv with the new and upgraded oil spill detection solution.The upgraded, radar-based oil spill detection system uses image processing technology that enables much higher sensitivity, which allows it to detect even smaller oil spills, according to Aker BP.“The new solution has resulted in higher sensitivity, which means that smaller spills will be detected but less false alarms. It also re-uses hardware that is already
New Sensors Expected to Reduce Illegal Immigration Across English Channel
kilometers of coastline along the Nord and Pas-de-Calais region.Equipped with the CYCLOPE software, SPYNEL panoramic surveillance cameras monitor day and night over a 10-kilometer radius. The infrared sensors instantly alert police command centers if migrants are detected taking boat to sea."Image processing and artificial intelligence algorithms have been developed on the CYCLOPE software to trigger an alarm only in case of detection of groups of people near the water, to avoid false alarms and act quickly. The SPYNEL solution is ideal for this need because it allows continuous and intelligent
Kongsberg Maritime Launches ScanFuse Powered by Qii.AI
assessment and use are captured by using high-resolution single beam scanning sonars.One drawback of high-resolution scanning sonars is the requirement to splice multiple images together to create a complete image of the structure. Prior to ScanFuse, this work had to be done manually using image processing software like Photoshop. This requires an understanding of the sources of sonar image distortion associated with differences in the speed of sound in water due to temperature and salinity gradients. Image interpretation, particularly with respect to shadow, requires a significant amount of operator
Surveying Shallow Water from Space: EOMAP Launches SDB-Online
or scientists can create high-resolution bathymetry grids 24/7, from the comfort of their desks.“EOMAP’s SDB-Online is delivering fast and accurate results without the need of ground control data, processing 10 scenes in less than one hour. The “Combine” option (multi-image processing) is a game changer in challenging locations, especially with frequent cloud cover or heavy vessel traffic”, says Véronique Jégat, Senior Geo-Data Engineer at Fugro.In addition, bathymetric power users can integrate SDB-Online via API into their own software solutions, like
"All-in-one surveying crew ": Advanced Navigation Launches AUV Hydrus
combined the most advanced navigation, sonar, and communication capabilities of any AUV. This technology is combined with a 4K60 camera "in an incredibly small form factor.""A 4K 60 FPS camera coupled with powerful lighting ensures the highest quality video and photography. An AI image processing system dynamically balances camera settings and lighting, and compensates for turbidity, even in the most challenging conditions." the company explains."Hydrus hugely simplifies underwater data collection and inspection and overcomes many existing cost barriers. It is targeted at applicatio
Meet NOUS: An Underwater ‘Artificial Mind’
develop over time and reduce the effectiveness of the optical system. Thus, a wiper system made for the needs of this particular housing was installed, consisting of a sealed servo motor and a cleaning arm with a rubber cleaning material. The cleaning system is fully and autonomously controlled (via image processing algorithms and optical system quality diagnostics) by the camera computer. During the design phase, the practice of 3D-printer manufacturing was followed for all components to ensure full size functionality. All images courtesy Dr. George Papalambrou, Assistant Professor, School of Naval
DNV, Partners Working on Automated Verification of Offshore Wind Turbine Inspection Results
will develop means to tackle this challenge through machine learning algorithms and process automation,” added Pierre C Sames, Group Research and Development Director at DNV.As part of the project, the Visual Information Lab at the University of Bristol, experts in 3D computer vision and image processing, will create algorithms for automated localization of inspection images and defects using SLAM and 3-D tracking technology.Perceptual Robotics, an SME specializing in visual inspection of wind turbines using drones, will perform drone inspections and create AI based models for defect detection
New Project Aims to Revolutionize Ocean Observations and Measurements
the National Oceanography Center.Funded by a €8.9 million ($10.5 million) grant from the European Union's Horizon 2020 program, TechOceanS – Technologies for Ocean Sensing – will pioneer five new sensors, two imaging systems, a novel sampler and an artificial intelligence-driven image processing methodology, all capable of robust operations at depths beyond 2,000 meters.TechOceanS will actively engage with scientists, manufacturers, marine stakeholders and resource managers to target “Essential Ocean Variables” that currently can only be measured by observations from a ship
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