Between the 1st and 3rd of September, Boris Brkic from the Biosense Institute visited the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) to finalise preparations for Use Case 4: “Monitoring platform on the Mediterranean Sea.”
The primary objective of the visit was to conduct on-site surveys and logistical planning for the installation of an advanced oil sensor. In collaboration with the CMMI team, the visit successfully identified three potential marinas for testing activities and pinpointed the exact buoy where the sensor will be installed. This crucial deployment is scheduled to take place within September.
This work directly supports the goals of Use Case 4, which is led by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI). The use case aims to address the critical issue of chemical pollution in the marine environment, which poses a considerable threat to marine ecosystems and human health. By combining data from in-situ sensors with satellite imagery, the iMermaid monitoring platform will provide a more comprehensive and effective way to measure the health of the marine environment.
The expected impacts of this initiative are substantial. The project aims to evaluate the combined performance of satellite and sensor data for specific pollutants, targeting a 90% match. Furthermore, it will examine the potential to replicate the monitoring technology with an 80% chance of success, paving the way for wider adoption.
This successful site visit marks a key milestone, moving the project from the planning phase to active, on-the-ground implementation in the Mediterranean.
