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Airborne and satellite observation strategies for marine litter monitoring
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- Title Airborne and satellite observation strategies for marine litter monitoring
- Released: 11/05/2023
- Length 00:05:57
- Language English
- Footage Type Live Footage
- Copyright SkyfloX/Plymouth Marine Laboratory/Aufwind
- Description
Marine litter is a global issue; rubbish can be found in all the seas from the equator to the poles, as well as in freshwater systems, such as rivers and lakes. Most marine litter is plastic and, as plastic production continues to increase, greater impacts are expected. Plastic marine litter dramatically affects marine ecosystems and has a huge economic impact.
The emerging field of using satellites to remotely detect marine plastic is promising, but reliable in situ validation data are required to improve algorithms and approaches. In a step towards achieving this, SkyfloX, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Aufwind proposed to use general aviation aircraft to validate and assess marine litter detection.
Find out more here.
The project was funded through the Discovery element of ESA’s Basic Activities. It was selected through an Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) call for ideas on remote sensing of plastic marine litter.
Access the other Final presentations of ESA Discovery element activities videos.