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"Ground-level Unmanned Aerial System Imagery Coupled with Spatially Balanced Sampling and Route Optimization to Monitor Rangeland Vegetation" by Abnova Ecological Solutions' Michael Curran and others in Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). https://lnkd.in/erRe-Ybm Abstract: Rangeland ecosystems cover 3.6 billion hectares globally with 239 million hectares located in the United States. These #ecosystems are critical for maintaining global ecosystem services. Monitoring vegetation in these ecosystems is required to assess rangeland health, to gauge #habitat suitability for #wildlife and domestic livestock, to combat invasive weeds, and to elucidate temporal environmental changes. Although #rangeland ecosystems cover vast areas, traditional monitoring techniques are often time-consuming and cost-inefficient, subject to high observer bias, and often lack adequate spatial information. Image-based vegetation monitoring is faster, produces permanent records (i.e., images), may result in reduced observer bias, and inherently includes adequate spatial information. Spatially balanced sampling designs are beneficial in monitoring natural resources. A protocol is presented for implementing a spatially balanced sampling design known as balanced acceptance sampling (BAS), with imagery acquired from ground-level cameras and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). A route optimization algorithm is used in addition to solve the ‘travelling salesperson problem’ (TSP) to increase time and cost efficiency. While UAS images can be acquired 2–3x faster than handheld images, both types of images are similar to each other in terms of accuracy and precision. Lastly, the pros and cons of each method are discussed and examples of potential applications for these methods in other ecosystems are provided. #drones www.abnovaecology.com

Marine litter monitoring using remote sensing technology

Two Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) recently surveyed 1,500 square nautical miles in the Gulf of Maine. These marine USV's systematically mapped areas that had never been mapped in high resolution. This level of detail enables scientists and environmentalists to better understand the ecological importance of this region and how to better protect it now and in the future. Similar to this application, Vicor advanced power modules have been used in a variety of surface and subsurface ocean applications with great results like our widespread use on underwater remotely operated vehicles (UROVs). #Saildrone #UncrewedSurfaceVehicles #OceanMapping https://ow.ly/iG4450T8XHL https://ow.ly/q5bH50T8XHN

How Drone Data Helps to Monitor and Reverse Deforestation While Empowering Local Communities In this article, by Geo awesomeness you will get traditional and modern methods of monitoring deforestation, and how these can be utilized to reverse it and empower local communities in the process. Drones, specifically, have the potential to keep a close eye on forests, deforestation, and conservation efforts. https://lnkd.in/gRpgxuXj

The capacity of mangroves to mitigate floods and storm surges, maintain coastlines and coastal ecosystems, and aid in carbon sequestration have made them an essential part of climate adaptation plans in post-Haiyan Eastern Visayas. Despite significant efforts towards mangrove management and rehabilitation, there is still a lack of data on their effectiveness and success. However, the recent use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sensing technology has been a breakthrough in monitoring the physical changes of these often remote areas, providing critical data on the spatial extent of local mangrove forests. This story was produced as part of ICSC’s Multi-Actor Partnership Towards Enhanced Local Climate Action (MAP-ELCA) project, which aims to champion successful local climate action and biodiversity protection initiatives through multi-sectoral collaboration in Eastern Visayas. MAP-ELCA is a three-year initiative under the #INSPIRE Project, implemented by the Gerry Roxas Foundation and funded by USAID. Read: https://lnkd.in/gDq46mwW 

We are delighted to share more about our work with Nordic USV, a company on a mission that closely aligns with ours - namely to find new ways of monitoring the #coast that eliminate barriers and ensure that #oceandata is accessible to all coastline stakeholders. 🌊 Last November, we provided Nordic USV with a 100% electric, HydroSurv REAV-28 multi-purpose #USV with a #CTD (conductivity, temperature, depth) cast winch system from OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) onboard, for effective profiling at depths of up to 500 metres. 🧪 Together, we have since demonstrated the capability to remotely dock and initiate charging 'USV Nordy' throughout the winter in Norway. 🔋 The concept is now proven and actively fulfilling commercial missions. Find out more about how Nordic USV's plans for multiple, self-charging docking stations along the coast could see a USV fleet operating on demand to provide a #data-as-a-service solution for #hydrographic, #oceanographic and #environmental surveys in the near future. 🗺️ All the detail is in our new case study here: https://lnkd.in/e7pqhg2Z #blueeconomy #unmannedsystems #robotics #drones

Approximately 2,400 trees are cut down each minute. Deforestation strips the livelihoods of many forest-dependent communities that rely on forests for shelter, income, and food. Can drones make a difference? 🌲 What are the impacts of deforestation? 🌳 How can we monitor deforestation? 🌲 What does reversing deforestation mean? 🌳 What role do drones play in monitoring and restoration? 🌲 How can communities use drone data for local forest conservation? Our latest EOHub article explores all these questions and looks at an example of collaboration for community efforts, with UP42 and Globhe bringing local knowledge and high-tech drone data and analysis together. 🗞 Read more and let us know your thoughts on using drones for reforestation and conservation efforts. #Deforestation #Climate #Drones #Environment #Geospatial #EO

With around 228 billion trees of diverse species and sizes, the U.S. faces unique challenges in managing the risk they pose to #Utility assets and communities. 🌲 Advanced remote sensing technology, such as LiDAR and drones, can collect detailed data on trees and vegetation. But once you’ve collected the data, what do you do with it? Sharper CORE revolutionizes your data insights, using #AI to provide intricate analytics and a fully prioritized vegetation management plan. Read our blog to find out more: https://lnkd.in/et3vAdFC

The Geospatial Commission "Geospatial Summit" is taking place today and tomorrow. The Summit brings together policy owners, thought leaders, representatives from the international geospatial community and the technology community to allow for collective discussion on how recent advances in technology can be applied to resilience challenges. One of the challenges is natural hazards. This is timely as I came across "The True Cost of Coastal Erosion to the UK" report from Aggregate Industries UK".. https://lnkd.in/di_6-2tg Today, coastal erosion stands as the biggest threat to coastlines all around the world, including the UK: ● 1.35 million properties are at potential risk from inundation by 2100 ● 1,600km of major roads, ● 650km of railway line, ● 92 railway stations, ● 55 historic landfill sites Coastal Change Management Areas (CCMAs) are identified as a crucial tool for coastal planning. They are integral to ensuring sustainable development and infrastructure planning in coastal areas, taking into account the long-term impacts of coastal processes and climate change. The Isle of Wight has seen significant coastal erosion and landslips during the winter: https://lnkd.in/dnnUuB8F #erosion #coastalerosion #geology #infrastructure #builtenvironment #landslips #1spatial #environment #sustainable #development #planning #climatechange #GeoSummit24 #geospatialcommission #naturalenvironment