Hidden Debris Technology
The technology roadmap behind the initiative.
Innovation Meets Conservation
The Hidden Debris Initiative is the technology and innovation side of Space Coast Water Sweep. Each capability below is part of the roadmap — the vision for moving from responding to reports toward systematically discovering, mapping, and recovering underwater debris.
AI Object Detection
Automatically identify debris in sonar imagery, underwater video, and drone photos using trained computer vision models.
Sonar Image Analysis
Process side scan and down scan sonar feeds to flag likely targets, estimate object size, and classify bottom type.
ROV Integration
Connect remotely operated vehicle feeds directly to Hidden Debris so inspection footage is tied to a GPS location.
Underwater Camera Mapping
Stitch together camera drops into mosaicked bottom views for shallow and structure-rich survey sites.
Drone Waterway Surveys
Plan aerial survey routes that capture shallow and clear-bottom areas, producing imagery for AI review.
Autonomous Survey Missions
Pre-planned autonomous routes for survey vessels that follow consistent corridors and record continuously.
University Research Projects
Partner with universities on thesis-level research into sonar classification, habitat mapping, and recovery robotics.
Survey Coverage Analytics
Dashboards that measure miles surveyed, acres covered, targets confirmed, and recovery rates over time.