Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research on the utility of the Skydio Dock for X10 to fly remotely beyond visual line of site, collect image velocimetry data, upload data via the Skydio Cloud and satellite communications, and develop a workflow for processing camera imagery to compute discharge. The project aims to evaluate the operational readiness of near-field remote sensing of the Skydio Dock platform and demonstrate its ability to measure channel bathymetry, conduct a brief recon flight, collect camera imagery, and process the data to compute surface velocities and discharge. The USGS is seeking a partner to conduct this research and provide a final technical report, including a quantitative description of activities and overall progress.
Some key points to consider:
• The project will be conducted in partnership with the USGS and will require collaboration with USGS staff.
• The project will involve the use of the Skydio Dock for X10 and image velocimetry algorithms to measure surface velocities and discharge.
• The project will require the development of a workflow for processing camera imagery and computing discharge.
• The project will involve the collection and analysis of data, including channel bathymetry and camera imagery.
• The project will require the submission of a final technical report, including a quantitative description of activities and overall progress.