Using Drones to Remotely Measure Environmental Parameters at Sea

Project Description

Satellite remote sensing techniques can be applied to map coastal benthic habitats and bathymetry. This
project assisted in the development of a novel Splash Drone that can land on the water surface and was equipped with a bespoke measurement package to obtain in situ training and validation data for remote-
sensing algorithm development. Improving the ability to measure a range of environmental variables remotely will have benefits to both industry and the broader community.

Dr Paul Branson, Oceans Graduate School