Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Ocean Science and Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

The impressive recent advancements in machine learning and deep neural networks open new possibilities in ocean science and engineering. The use of convolutional neural networks to process remotely sensed multi- and hyper-spectral optical images is providing unprecedented classification opportunities in ship classification and tracking. The use of convolutional neural networks for remotely sensed SAR/ISAR images or side-scan sonar images is providing unprecedented classification accuracies. In addition, the use of autonomous platforms (such as underwater gliders, drifters, and floats) is providing a massive amount of ocean state measurements, which can be exploited by novel data assimilation schemes. The role of machine learning in ocean modelling and mining is growing at a constant pace. Autonomous surveillance and search and rescue operations are also benefiting from the availability of both satellite data and in situ data collected by AUVs. Computational intelligent techniques have a clear potential to help in solving these complex tasks, frequently characterized by multiple conflicting objectives.

The purpose of the invited Special Issue is to publish the most exciting research with respect to the above subjects and to provide a rapid turn-around time regarding reviewing and publishing, and to disseminate the articles freely for research, teaching, and reference purposes.

We encourage the submission of high-quality papers which are directly related to various aspects, as mentioned below. Novel techniques are encouraged.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marco Cococcioni
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pierre Lermusiaux
Guest Editors

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