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Algal Bloom Detection using a Machine Learning Approach

University of Auckland computer science PhD student Olivier (Oli) Graffeuille has developed a novel machine learning algorithm which can lead to precise estimates from satellite imagery on the quantity and nature of the algae.“Currently algae is usually measured by taking one or two samples and analysing them in a lab. This often isn’t truly representative of the extent of the problem, and it’s costly and slow,’ Graffeuille says.“With remote sensing using satellite imagery, we can esti...

Artificial intelligence used to predict the impacts of future flooding events

It is being developed as part of the TAIAO project and will be one of only a handful of systems in operation in New Zealand using artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning to predict floods and the effects of flooding.Senior researcher at the University of Waikato AI Institute and senior regional hazard advisor at Waikato Regional Council, Dr Phil Mourot says the idea for the project first came about after the Queen’s Birthday weekend flooding in the Coromandel in 2020.“Currently, there ...