YOUR EYES ON THE OCEAN™
The Smart Visual Detection System (SVDS) Generation 2 Camera represents our latest advancement in marine mammal monitoring technology. Developed, designed, and built in-house by Seiche, this system combines decades of experience in visual and underwater acoustic maritime monitoring with technologies originally developed for self-driving vehicles.
This compact yet powerful camera system is fully marinized and provides high-definition video (HDV) and infrared (IR) imagery of the waters surrounding a vessel. Its capabilities enable consistent 24-hour visual monitoring, enhancing maritime observation capabilities for Marine Mammal Mitigation.
Key features include:
- More robust, compact and lighter than our Generation 1 design.
- More powerful computing power than the previous generation.
- On-board processing and storage.
- Lower Power Consumption
- Advanced pan and tilt system with automatic scanning of an area up to 360°.
To achieve 360° coverage, the system would include three SVDS Generation 2 cameras, each monitoring a 120° area. One unit overlooks the stern, the other two cover the port and starboard area around the bow of the vessel.
Uncover the specifications of our cutting-edge technology by viewing our datasheet here.
Further Development Capabilities
- Image stabilisation using horizon detection.
- User interface allowing for:
- Zoom
- Image Capture
- Entering/modifying configuration parameters such as camera height and mitigation zone radius.
- Graphics on image to demarcate the specified mitigation zone on the sea surface.
- Range estimation.
- Automated Detection system to identify marine mammals and other objects/targets of interest.
Seiche AI functionality will be developed gradually as we collect the necessary training data. Our system will evolve from human-assisted detections to full automation, enabling cameras to automatically detect and classify marine mammals and other objects of interest approaching the mitigation zone. This system will log events and facilitate pre-emptive action.
Currently, the AI has been initially trained to detect whale blows using infrared technology. To fully train and test our AI system, we need to deploy SVDS Generation 2 Cameras across various projects to monitor a diverse range of marine mammals. Additionally, Seiche would as for specific client consent to use project data for further system development.
Please email Seiche Enquiries at enquiries@seiche.com to find out more.