Seals and Otters in Glacier Bay National Park
Evaluating UASs as an alternative data collection platform for marine mammals. We are developing the most appropriate UAS platforms, methods, and conducting surveys to assess harbor seals, sea otters, and their habitats. Given that UAS platforms are rapidly evolving, determining the viability of both multirotor and fixed wing platforms for conducting surveys is essential to developing robust methods.
Maritime Archaeology at Mallows Bay
Collecting geospatial data to serve as a cultural, archaeological, geological, and ecological baseline for the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in the face of sea level rise and dynamic degradation on the wooden wrecks. The mapping products facilitate present and future habitat assessments and classifications, as well as record the position and status of individual wrecks.
Whales in Antarctica
Observing the feeding habits, social behavior, and more of various whale species in Antarctica including humpback and minke through drone surveys and satellite tagging. This project is in collaboration with partners at UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, and the California Ocean Alliance.
Shark Behavior
Quantifying shark behavior through the utilization of drones to collect high resolution videos of sharks in the Rachel Carson Reserve. Videos are processed using a novel application of a deep learning model that automatically detects and tracks sharks within the drone videos. The outputs from the model are then run through various statistical analyses to cluster behavioral states.
Island Resiliency with LiDAR
Creating a digital twin of Pivers Island to model risk and resilience in 3D. This process involves using aerial and terrestrial LiDAR with drones and rovers as well as collecting GNSS data from points of interest. The model will examine sea level rise, tidal changes, flooding, and storm disturbances over the next 10, 50, and 100 years. It will also provide an opportunity for the NOAA Beaufort Station and Duke University Marine Lab to reflect on the longevity of Pivers Island.
Endemic Butterfly Surveys
Collecting drone images of the Fort Macon dunes where the Crystal Skipper is known to inhabit. There is little known about this endemic butterfly and we’re working with staff in NC State University and NC Aquariums to determine areas where it can travel for nectar sources.
Current Technologies
FreeFly Alta and Astro
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WingtraONE Gen II
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Blue UAS
Interoperable, NDAA compliant UAS, system components, and software that provide options for Government and industry partners. It includes critical components, sub-components, modules & software for use in DoD and other Feceral applications.
Natural light utilization
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Precise details in every room
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Ultra modern designs
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