March 5, 2020 โ The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
At an unmanned aerial system (UAS) workshop held on December 11, 2019, NOAA demonstrastrated how it uses UAS technology in coral-related marine applications. The workshop brought together various agencies and NGOs who conduct geographical surveys for a technology show-and-tell. The gathering may lead to new collaborative projects between NOAA and partners.
โEverybody was super excited about our demonstration,โ said Robert OโConner, fishery information specialist with the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office. โThe workshop was a really nice way to build collaboration between groups,โ added Dr. Matthew Parry, a fishery biologist with the NOAA Restoration Center and the Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program.
The workshop was organized by the Hawaiโi Geographic Information Coordinating Council, a nonprofit that brings together members of Hawaiโiโs geospatial community. Members include, among others:
- NOAA
- U.S. Geological Survey
- U.S. Forest Service
- University of Hawaiโi
- Hawaiโi Statewide GIS Program
- Women in Technology
The event was held at the Kawainui R/C Air Model Field in Kailua, Oโahu. There were UAS demonstrations from NOAA, the environmental consulting agency Dudek, and the surveying company Frontier Precision.