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Counting Elephants From Space – Eurasia Review
For the first time, scientists have successfully used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count animals in complex geographical landscapes,
For the first time, scientists have successfully used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count animals in complex geographical landscapes, taking conservationists an important step forward in monitoring populations of endangered species.
For this research, the satellites Worldview 3 and 4 used high-resolution imagery to capture African elephants moving through forests and grasslands. The automated system detected animals with the same accuracy as humans are able to achieve.
The algorithm…
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