PLYMOUTH (UK)

WHERE
Western English channel / Plymouth to the edge of SECA

WHEN
2021

WHAT TECHNIQUES
1. UAS flown off from Penlee Point (launch and recovery from helipad of research
vessel (RV) possible) to extend range to reach main shipping routes
2. Coincidental overpasses of TROPOMI satellite focussing on the area
3. Satellite-AIS communication on RV

WHICH TARGETS
1. Satellite observations potential for single or group of ships monitoring
2. Comparison of UAS-based sensors vs remote sensing techniques
3. Demonstration of emission signal transmission through satellite-AIS