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Fundamental Study on Monitoring Microplastic Deposition in Sanbanze Using UAV
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This IAHR-affiliated study conducted a fundamental investigation of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for monitoring microplastic deposition in Sanbanze tidal flat in Japan, exploring the feasibility of drone-based remote sensing for mapping plastic accumulation in coastal environments. Drone-based monitoring offers a scalable approach to tracking microplastic hotspots in tidal and shallow coastal habitats.
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), founded in 1935, is a worldwide independent organisation of engineers and water specialists working in fields related to the hydro-environmental sciences and their practical application.
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