Application of Deep Learning AI to Automate Seabed Imagery Analysis for Defra Marine Monitoring
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedApplication of Deep Learning AI to Automate Seabed Imagery Analysis for Defra Marine Monitoring
Awarded 09 Apr 2024
Awarded09 Apr 2024
Value£107,280.00
SupplierUniversity of Plymouth
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 8mo ago11mo term
Awarded 9 Apr 2024Expired 26 Feb 2025
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to the University of Plymouth for the application of deep learning artificial intelligence to automate seabed analysis.
The project supports Defra's marine ecosystem monitoring by processing large quantities of still imagery and video collected via towed camera sledges, bed-hop cameras, drift cameras, moored cameras, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.
The contract value is £107,280.
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