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View article: Improving Satellite-Derived Bathymetry in Complex Coastal Environments: A Generalised Linear Model and Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Approach
Improving Satellite-Derived Bathymetry in Complex Coastal Environments: A Generalised Linear Model and Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Approach Open
Satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) enhances monitoring capabilities in the context of global change and provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional in situ methods. However, a significant gap remains in the accuracy of SDB at shal…
View article: COASTAL CHANGE DETECTION FROM SATELLITE RADAR (SENTINEL-1)
COASTAL CHANGE DETECTION FROM SATELLITE RADAR (SENTINEL-1) Open
The high frequency acquisition and broad area covered by new satellite missions (e.g. Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2) provide high amount of information that allows for the monitorization of coastal processes in several time and spatial scales.…
View article: Enhanced monitoring of coastal change: a comprehensive validation framework for satellite imagery
Enhanced monitoring of coastal change: a comprehensive validation framework for satellite imagery Open
Coastal change assessments have significant socioeconomic, environmental, and infrastructure implications due to the extensive impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms, as well …
View article: Assessment of a generalized linear model for satellite-derived bathymetry in turbid waters using Sentinel-2 multi-temporal images
Assessment of a generalized linear model for satellite-derived bathymetry in turbid waters using Sentinel-2 multi-temporal images Open
Climate change is reshaping the world’s coastlines through coupled dynamic processes. The increased importance of monitoring coastal changes over time can be partially addressed using satellite derived bathymetry (SDB), which is more…
View article: Development and physical characteristics of the Irish shelf-edge Macnas Mounds, Porcupine Seabight, NE Atlantic
Development and physical characteristics of the Irish shelf-edge Macnas Mounds, Porcupine Seabight, NE Atlantic Open
Modern cold-water corals (CWCs) occur in a wide range of water depths, with Desmophyllum pertusum being one of the most common species. Pleistocene, Holocene, and modern coral mound formation by living CWC reefs have previously been descri…
View article: Assessment of Shoreline Change from SAR Satellite Imagery in Three Tidally Controlled Coastal Environments
Assessment of Shoreline Change from SAR Satellite Imagery in Three Tidally Controlled Coastal Environments Open
Coasts are continually changing and remote sensing from satellites has the potential to both map and monitor coastal change at multiple scales. Unlike optical technology, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is uninfluenced by darkness, clouds, …
View article: Evidence of major fisheries impact on cold-water corals in the deep waters off the Porcupine Bank, west coast of Ireland: are interim management measures required?
Evidence of major fisheries impact on cold-water corals in the deep waters off the Porcupine Bank, west coast of Ireland: are interim management measures required? Open
No abstracts are to be cited without prior reference to the author.Measures to conserve representative examples of cold-water coral reefs in Ireland through the designation of sites as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under the EC Habi…
View article: SENTINEL-2 DERIVED WATERLINES FOR COASTAL MONITORING APPLICATIONS: A NEW APPROACH FOR QUANTIFYING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ACCURACIES
SENTINEL-2 DERIVED WATERLINES FOR COASTAL MONITORING APPLICATIONS: A NEW APPROACH FOR QUANTIFYING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ACCURACIES Open
Accurate and consistent mapping of the boundary between land and water (the ‘waterline’) is critical for tracking coastal change and coastal management. Earth Observation satellite remote sensing provides a unique cost-effective alternativ…
View article: Automated Coastline Extraction Using Edge Detection Algorithms
Automated Coastline Extraction Using Edge Detection Algorithms Open
We analyse the effectiveness of edge detection algorithms for the purpose of\nautomatically extracting coastlines from satellite images. Four algorithms -\nCanny, Sobel, Scharr and Prewitt are compared visually and using metrics. With\nan …
View article: Interpreting a Semantic Segmentation Model for Coastline Detection
Interpreting a Semantic Segmentation Model for Coastline Detection Open
We interpret a deep-learning semantic segmentation model used to classify coastline satellite images into land and water. This is to build trust in the model and gain new insight into the process of coastal water body extraction. Specifica…
View article: The Effectiveness of Edge Detection Evaluation Metrics for Automated Coastline Detection
The Effectiveness of Edge Detection Evaluation Metrics for Automated Coastline Detection Open
We analyse the effectiveness of RMSE, PSNR, SSIM and FOM for evaluating edge\ndetection algorithms used for automated coastline detection. Typically, the\naccuracy of detected coastlines is assessed visually. This can be impractical\non a …
View article: Geomorphology of the continental shelf west of Ireland
Geomorphology of the continental shelf west of Ireland Open
<p>The continental shelf region West of Ireland contains a rich geomorphic and sedimentary record of glacially-influenced marine processes, including ice sheet extension from Ireland into the Atlantic during the last cold period (Lat…
View article: ICESat-2 Marine Bathymetry: Extraction, Refraction Adjustment and Vertical Accuracy as a Function of Depth in Mid-Latitude Temperate Contexts
ICESat-2 Marine Bathymetry: Extraction, Refraction Adjustment and Vertical Accuracy as a Function of Depth in Mid-Latitude Temperate Contexts Open
Nearshore bathymetric data are used in many coastal monitoring applications, but acquisition conditions can be challenging. Shipborne surveys are prone to the risk of grounding in shallow waters, and scheduled airborne surveys often fail t…
View article: Production of methane and gaseous compounds by surface microbial activity in a small pockmark field, Dunmanus Bay, Ireland
Production of methane and gaseous compounds by surface microbial activity in a small pockmark field, Dunmanus Bay, Ireland Open
Marine pockmarks are globally widespread seabed depressions, conventionally thought to be formed by the accumulation and expulsion of microbial and thermogenic gas. However, other putative fluids and processes have been implicated in pockm…
View article: Interaction of multiple ice streams on the Malin Shelf during deglaciation of the last British–Irish Ice Sheet
Interaction of multiple ice streams on the Malin Shelf during deglaciation of the last British–Irish Ice Sheet Open
The Malin Shelf, off north‐west Ireland, was an important zone of confluence for marine‐based ice streams of the former British–Irish Ice Sheet (BIIS). Legacy geophysical datasets are used to construct models of the seismic character, rela…
View article: Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques
Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques Open
Bathymetric mapping in the coastal shallow water zone is a challenging and costly process using traditional survey methods. Because of this, much of this region worldwide remains uncharted and, therefore, is poorly understood. Multispectra…
View article: Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques
Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques Open
Bathymetric mapping in the coastal shallow water zone is a challenging and costly process using traditional survey methods. Because of this, much of this region worldwide remains uncharted and, therefore, is poorly understood. Multispectra…
View article: INFOMAR data supports offshore energy development and marine spatial planning in the Irish offshore via the EMODnet Geology portal
INFOMAR data supports offshore energy development and marine spatial planning in the Irish offshore via the EMODnet Geology portal Open
The characterization of the seafloor is a fundamental first step in informing resource management, marine spatial planning, conservation, fisheries, industry and research. Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Mar…
View article: Mapping Ireland's coastal, shelf and deep-water environments using illustrative case studies to highlight the impact of seabed mapping on the generation of blue knowledge
Mapping Ireland's coastal, shelf and deep-water environments using illustrative case studies to highlight the impact of seabed mapping on the generation of blue knowledge Open
Through Ireland's national seabed mapping programme, Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resource (INFOMAR), the collaboration between Geological Survey Ireland and the Marine Institute continues to compr…
View article: Are the pan-European seas a promising source for critical metals supply? The project GeoERA-MINDeSEA
Are the pan-European seas a promising source for critical metals supply? The project GeoERA-MINDeSEA Open
Covering 15,000,000 km2, the pan-European seas represent a promising new frontier for the exploration of mineral resources and an enormous challenge in terms of research, technological innovation, environmental protection, spatial planning…
View article: Critical minerals in the European seas: The project GeoERA-MINDeSEA
Critical minerals in the European seas: The project GeoERA-MINDeSEA Open
<p>The oceans and seas cover more than 70% of the planet, representing a promising new frontier for mineral resources exploration, and an enormous challenge for science and technology. Communities are demanding actions to address glo…
View article: Bathymetric extraction from ICESAT-2 Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System photon returns: Depth penetration in diverse geophysical contexts.
Bathymetric extraction from ICESAT-2 Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System photon returns: Depth penetration in diverse geophysical contexts. Open
<p>Bathymetric measurement using remotely sensed data acquired in shallow-water marine contexts generally incurs challenges regardless of acquisition method. Multibeam sonar can be challenged with respect to survey vessel access and …
View article: Bull Island: characterization and development of a modern barrier island triggered by human activity in Dublin Bay, Ireland
Bull Island: characterization and development of a modern barrier island triggered by human activity in Dublin Bay, Ireland Open
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View article: Submarine geomorphology of the Celtic Sea continental shelf and the southern extent of glaciation on the Atlantic margin of Europe
Submarine geomorphology of the Celtic Sea continental shelf and the southern extent of glaciation on the Atlantic margin of Europe Open
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