Prior Guided, Informed Deep Learning for Detection and Classification of Underwater Military Munitions
Abstract
Waterways and wetlands near past military training exercises are often contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO). These objects present concerns not only to human safety but also for the environment. Thus, leaving them in place in areas not earmarked for development or human activity is unacceptable. Furthermore, UXO are often constructed using materials that corrode over time in the water exposing their internal components (including dangerous chemicals) to the maritime environment and causing havoc on the nearby ecosystems. The safety hazards originating from UXO contribute to detrimental secondary effects on local economies. For example, leaching chemicals from UXO cause ecosystem disturbance through contamination of maritime habitats affecting the fishing industry. Additionally, the safety hazard posed by UXO inhibits the ability to dredge, potentially halting shipping and associated supply chains, prevents offshore development inhibiting area expansion of coastal communities, averts installation of offshore wind-farms and drilling rigs, and prohibits cable laying thereby preventing the installation of undersea communication infrastructure. UXO may also spatially migrate due to hydrodynamic forces negatively influencing neighboring areas causing their problematic influence to grow larger with time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1229788
Entities
People
- Vishal Monga
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University