Revolutionizing Maritime Surveillance with AI Technology

Sirius Insight has partnered with Cambridge Pixel to develop a groundbreaking AI-driven maritime surveillance and situational awareness system, leveraging the latest technological advancements to enhance coastal monitoring capabilities.

Integration of Advanced Radar Tracking

Sirius Insight has effectively incorporated Cambridge pixel’s radar tracking software into its client-oriented solutions. This software facilitates the reception of radar video from onboard vessel systems.By merging these track reports with secondary data sources,such as AIS,a comprehensive overview of maritime activities is generated,providing critical insights into coastal operations.

Automated Target Identification

Upon detection by radar, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras are activated to focus on the identified targets. An advanced computer vision system than performs automated visual classification, allowing for a deeper understanding of each vessel’s activities.

Secure Data Management and Analysis

Data is gathered locally and securely stored in the cloud, enabling thorough analysis and the generation of alerts for suspicious activities. This includes monitoring large vessels that fail to transmit AIS signals, identifying illegal fishing practices, and detecting smuggling operations, thereby facilitating prompt inter-agency responses and coordination.

Challenges of coastal Surveillance

The UK coastline, characterized by its numerous peninsulas, bays, and coves, presents a complex habitat for monitoring and patrolling. Traditional methods, which rely on aircraft and vessels, are often costly and lack persistence, making effective surveillance a significant challenge.

Transformative Impact of Big Data and Machine Learning

Fortunately, the advent of big data and machine learning (ML) technologies is transforming coastal surveillance. These innovations considerably reduce operational costs and enhance the monitoring, analysis, and response capabilities of governmental and agency operations.

Comprehensive Software Solutions

The initiative incorporates various solutions from Cambridge Pixel’s modular software suite,including AVx VideoLink.This tool ensures efficient distribution of camera video from remote locations for display, recording, and analysis, including ML applications.

Real-time Monitoring with RadarWatch

RadarWatch offers real-time display and control from any location,featuring an intuitive interface that presents sensor data,tiled maps,S57/S63 electronic charts,and video feeds from up to two radars and 16 cameras across multiple screens. It supports open data formats like ASTERIX and NMEA-0183, making it compatible with a diverse range of radar systems and allowing for scalable installations.

Expert insights on the Partnership

David Johnson, CEO of Cambridge Pixel, stated, “RadarWatch integrates seamlessly with various radar and camera sensors. By utilizing augmented vision, we can label targets within camera footage, leading to quicker, clearer, and more informed decision-making. This partnership with Sirius Insight’s cutting-edge AI technology is truly synergistic.”