Linda Wilson, Visions Systems Design - August 3, 2022
Syracuse, NY, is experimenting with using uncrewed aircraft equipped with vision systems to monitor outbreaks of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in nearby Skaneateles Lake, one of New York’s Finger Lakes and the city’s primary water source.
The goal is to spot HABs early, so they are easier to eradicate using methods that are more environmentally friendly than chemicals. The pilot project is one of numerous projects funded by Empire State Development, a New York government agency, to encourage the use of smart-city technologies.