BASTA
Boost Applied munition detection through Smart data inTegration and AI workflows
Torsten Frey
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BASTA B oost A pplied munition detection through S mart data in T egration and A I workflows Torsten Frey BASTA Consortium Partner Tasks Related Projects GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Coordination, AUV modification, UDEMM, Ocean Research
Torsten Frey
BASTA Consortium
Partner Tasks Related Projects GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany Coordination, AUV modification, fieldwork, munition detection using AI, stakeholder involvement UDEMM, ROBEMM, JPIO Vlaams Instituut Voor De Zee VZW, Belgium Technical development SBP, advanced data processing, fieldwork DISARM, JPIO, MERCW EGEOS, GmbH, Germany Multi-sensor data base, AI application, quality matrix development DAIMON, North Sea Wrecks, AmuCAD G-tec SA, Belgium Sensor integration, fieldwork, data support MERCW
Munition in the Seas, a Problem for over 70 Years
Large amounts of munitions have been dumped into the seas after WWI and WWII. In Belgium, mostly chemical munition from WWI causes threats, while in Germany, mainly deployed/dumped munition during/after WWII are relevant.
Munition in the Seas, a Problem for over 70 Years
Large amounts of munitions have been dumped into the seas after WWI and WWII. In Belgium, mostly chemical munition from WWI causes threats, while in Germany, mainly deployed/dumped munition during/after WWII are relevant. 1.6 million tons in German waters alone
BASTA Objectives
uncertainty levels
formalize recommendations and quality definitions for industry actors and authorities
BASTA Activities
Advancing data acquisition
(first cruise schedules in May 2020 RV BELGICA, applied for the second cruise in November 2020 RV ALKOR) Historic data and multi-sensor database
BASTA Activities
Quality assurance of data sets
AI-supported munition detection
as tools in the database using bathymetry, magnetic, sub-bottom information
BASTA Activities
Stakeholder involvement
challenges
Tools: Data sharing of public and disclosed data Open workshops Project meetings with associated partners
Kick off 14. January 2020 in Berlin BASTA welcomes additional associated partners
Associated Partners:
TenneT, DEME, Vattenfall, WWF, BSH, Schleswig-Holstein Ministry – MELUND, NKT, EOD-SH
Contact: basta@geomar.de
BASTA Results for Economy and Environment
the full economic potential of these areas for Europe’s Blue-Growth
standard for UXO companies and contractors
understanding, evaluation and risk assessment
BASTA Specific Relevance for Policy and Legislation
BASTA is relevant for aspects of integrated EU maritime policy:
information sharing environment (CISE) BASTA will furthermore:
Assessment Strategy) members