Assisting Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Personnel with AI-Based Speech Recognition and Smart Direction Finding [PDF]
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2020 Communication for processing relevant information plays a paramount role in developing a comprehensive understanding of Search and Rescue (SAR) situations and conducting operations in a successful and reliable manner.
Aylin Gözalan +6 more
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Long-Endurance Collaborative Search and Rescue Based on Maritime Unmanned Systems and Deep-Reinforcement Learning [PDF]
SensorsMaritime vision sensing can be applied to maritime unmanned systems to perform search and rescue (SAR) missions under complex marine environments, as multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are able to conduct vision
Pengyan Dong +5 more
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Optimizing Maritime Search and Rescue Planning via Genetic Algorithms: Incorporating Civilian Vessel Collaboration [PDF]
BiomimeticsThis study proposes a biomimetic optimization approach for maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) planning using a Genetic Algorithm (GA). The goal is to maximize the number of detected drifting targets by optimally deploying both official and civilian Search ...
Seung-Yeol Hong, Yong-Hyuk Kim
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Enhancing life jacket detection for maritime search and rescue using YOLO models and illumination-robust preprocessing techniques [PDF]
Scientific ReportsMaritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations are often challenged by vast search zones, poor visibility, and extreme lighting conditions, especially during nighttime missions.
Jun Kit Kwong +4 more
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A Phase-Coded FMCW-Based Integrated Sensing and Communication System Design for Maritime Search and Rescue [PDF]
SensorsMaritime search and rescue (SAR) demands reliable sensing and communication under sea clutter. Emerging integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology provides new opportunities for the development and modernization of maritime radio ...
Delong Xing, Chi Zhang, Yongwei Zhang
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IEEE Access, 2019 Maritime search and rescue (SAR) decisions are the most important part of maritime SAR operations. In the process of making maritime SAR decisions, a key factor affecting efficiency and success rate is how to quickly respond to accidents and develop an ...
Bo Ai +4 more
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An Enhanced Target Detection Algorithm for Maritime Search and Rescue Based on Aerial Images
Remote Sensing, 2023 Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), renowned for their rapid deployment, extensive data collection, and high spatial resolution, are crucial in locating distressed individuals during search and rescue (SAR) operations.
Yijian Zhang, Yong Yin, Zeyuan Shao
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A detection method of the rescue targets in the marine casualty based on improved YOLOv5s [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2022 In recent years, with the deep exploitation of marine resources and the development of maritime transportation, ship collision accidents occur frequently, which leads to the increasingly heavy task of maritime Search and Rescue (SAR).
Jing Bai +3 more
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Medical evacuations by search and rescue helicopters in the Barents Sea [PDF]
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency MedicineBackground The Barents Sea, characterized by remote locations, vast distances, harsh weather conditions and seasonal polar night, presents significant challenges for search and rescue (SAR) operations.
Silje Aune +3 more
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Enhancing two-stage object detection models via data-driven anchor box optimization in UAV-based maritime SAR [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe high-altitude imaging capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) offer an effective solution for maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. In such missions, the accurate identification of boats, personnel, and objects within images is crucial.
Beigeng Zhao, Rui Song
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