Drone Research Project Could Save Norway’s Salmon Population

Something fishy is occurring in Norway and drones may make issues even fishier, in a great way.

Norwegian analysis conglomerate Sintef introduced a venture to deploy UAS to optimize aquaculture in regional waters – particularly for the beleaguered salmon inhabitants decimated by sea lice (ugh!).

Sintef is providing a recent resolution: an underwater inspection drone that may function autonomously throughout an space equal to a soccer discipline. Using a multi-variant sensor array, the drone can collect knowledge regarding fish well being and inhabitants density, transmitting 3D visualizations again to dwelling base.

“There are many advantages to using so-called autonomous and remotely operated systems” Sintef aquaculture researcher Per Rundtop stated in a press launch.  “They require fewer resources, inspections can be carried out around the clock, and the safety of personnel ceases to be a problem. This is good news for an industry where employees are exposed to harsh working conditions.”

Earlier this years, Sintef launched an aerial drone venture to get a chook’s eye on fish conduct in a non-intrusive method.

Researcher Eirik Svendsen explains:

“The use of drones, and ‘flying eyes’ (cameras attached to remote-controlled helium balloons) opens the way for new opportunities linked to the documentation and inspection of both facilities and marine operation. The equipment has provided us with excellent and very detailed images. For example, we were able to see how the fish behaved when the nets were drawn in. Such observations make the equipment ideal as a decision support tool.”

For Norway, salmon manufacturing is essential — the most important breeding websites produce round 15,000 tons of salmon per 12 months.

Rundtop factors out that with out drone tech, “key variables such as feed mode and feed play, the number of fish, average weight and growth, sleep state, and health condition are either inadequate control or the accuracy and level of detail in both room and time are not satisfactory.”

Drone know-how has already netted monumental advantages within the maritime discipline. Intel just lately introduced a partnership with Parley for the Oceans and Oceans Alliance to deploy Project Snotbot – a marine biology analysis venture that permits drones to seize whale mucous from the blow gap as an indicator of the mammal’s total well being.

Jason is a longstanding contributor to DroneLife with an avid curiosity in all issues tech. He focuses on anti-drone applied sciences and the general public security sector; police, fireplace, and search and rescue.

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