Roper Resources Equipment
WhaleSpotter Automated Marine Mammal Detection
AI thermal and colour camera system, human-verified in real time, that detects marine mammals up to 4 NM (7 km) away to help vessels avoid strikes; Roper Resources is the official sales representative.
Description
Roper Resources is the official sales representative for WhaleSpotter AI, a thermal imaging and automated detection system that helps vessels avoid marine mammal strikes. Built on 15+ years of research and development at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and proven by over 100,000 verified detections, it uses infrared and colour cameras to identify spouts and body heat day or night, with AI computer vision detections verified in real time by human analysts.
Key features
- Detection range up to 4 NM (7 km)
- Colour and thermal cameras, 24-degree field of view (custom options available)
- Fully stabilized, operational up to Sea State 6
- 24/7 real-time alerts; stated detection rate 99.9%
- Installs on a vessel in under an hour with a compact footprint, no drydock needed
Applications
- Commercial shipping, ferries and intercoastal operations
- Dredging and pile driving
- Subsea surveys and cable laying
- Vessel and land-site installations, including in the Salish Sea
Specifications
| Detection range | up to 4 NM / 7 KM |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 24 degrees (custom options available) |
| Sensors | Colour and Thermal cameras |
| Stability | Fully stabilized; operational up to Sea State 6 |
| Uptime | 24/7 real-time alerts |
| Detection rate | 99.9% |
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