A shark detection technique is must for the safety of swimmers or surfers. In respect to the safety of beachgoers, University of Technology Sydney has developed a world-first system known as Shark spotter, which will be helping in identifying sharks or raising alarms and providing greater protection for the surfers as well as swimmers.
According to Phys.org, in 2016 there were 26 recorded shark assaults in Australia, including two fatalities, prompting much open discussion about approaches to enhance security for water entertainment with the protection of marine biological systems. Presently computerized reasoning innovation is being utilized by Australian drone company Westpac Little Ripper Lifesaver to enhance shark detection techniques.
Little Ripper drones are helicopter like structures with the capabilities of autopilot. These battery powered devices are loaded with UTS software system for the aerial surveillance and shark detection. With the help of this system, the real-time analysis will be done with the passing of information to the emergency services, such as beach lifeguards if needed.
The University of Technology Sydney reported that Shark spotter has inbuilt image processing techniques, state of the art sensors, inbuilt software and works on neural networks for object detection in the sea, such as in the process of shark detection. The state of art sensors and the technique of image processing examine the live video that nourishes progressively to recognize the nearness of sharks and their potential risk to water surfers and swimmers.
"This system will help make beach recreation much safer and is a major milestone in addressing shark attacks with very real ability to save a life," Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Little Ripper Lifesaver, Mr. Eddie Bennet said. It is expected that these shark detection drone systems will be patrolling the main beaches of Australia from the summers of 2017/18 onwards for shark detention.
