SPOTTED Spatio-temPoral fusiOn and arTificial inTelligence for dEbris Detection
Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
S 2022-11-a
Prime Contractor
Planetek Italia
Subcontractors
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Greece
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Italy
Description
The SPOTTED project addresses the critical issue of marine debris, particularly plastic pollution, by enhancing detection and monitoring capabilities. Utilizing advanced spatio-temporal fusion (STF) techniques and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with high-resolution satellite imagery from Sentinel-2 (S2) and PlanetScope (PS), the project aims to refine S2 data and develop AI algorithms for identifying landfills and floating debris. Key findings demonstrate improved accuracy in detecting smaller debris, offering significant potential for better management and cleanup efforts in marine environments.
Application Domain
Earth Observation
Technology Domain
16 - Optics
6 - RF Subsystems, Payloads and Technologies
9 - Mission Operation and Ground Data Systems
Competence Domain
5-Radiofrequency & Optical Systems and Products
9-Digital Engineering
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Executive Summary