Scientists develop satellite tool to track plastic on beaches
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
Australian researchers have unveiled a novel satellite-based method to detect plastic waste on beaches, demonstrating the tool's capabilities in a remote region. The new technology, developed by scientists at RMIT University, identifies plastic on shorelines by distinguishing how sand, water, and plastics each reflect light, enabling detection from more than 600 kilometers above the Earth's surf
Australian researchers have unveiled a novel satellite-based method to detect plastic waste on beaches, demonstrating the tool's capabilities in a remote region. The new technology, developed by scientists at RMIT University, identifies plastic on shorelines by distinguishing how sand, water, and plastics each reflect light, enabling detection from more than 600 kilometers above the Earth's surf