Developing hyperspectral; polarimetric libraries for remote sensing applications: From marine debris detection to national security.

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

We would create hyperspectral; polarimetric libraries of marine debris (trash) found in coastal environments. These data; in combination with current measuring technologies and ML-AI; would be useful in many applications; from detection and characterization of marine debris to national security applications.

Benefits

Being able to detect marine debris and other objects in complex natural matrix. Increase our competitiveness for external funting

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
Program	Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF (GSFC CIF)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2024-10-01
End date	2025-09-30

Project contacts

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Carlos E Del Castillo — carlos.e.delcastillo@nasa.gov
Gerhard Meister — gerhard.meister-1@nasa.gov
John R Moisan — john.r.moisan@nasa.gov
Sean R Foley — sean.r.foley@nasa.gov
Susanne E Craig — susanne.e.craig@nasa.gov

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