UAV Approach for Detecting Plastic Marine Debris on the Beach: A Case Study in the Po River Delta (Italy)

Anthropogenic marine debris (AMD) represent a global threat for aquatic environments. It is important to locate and monitor the distribution and presence of macroplastics along beaches to prevent degradation into microplastics (MP), which are potentially more harmful and more difficult to remove. UA...

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Main Authors: Yuri Taddia, Corinne Corbau, Joana Buoninsegni, Umberto Simeoni, Alberto Pellegrinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Drones
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/5/4/140