Measurement #3 26.06.2021

Experiment Log 2021

Saturday 26/06/2021 was the third data acquisition for PLP2021. Sentinel 2 multispectral data of both the two large area targets (HDPE mesh and wooden plank/natural debris simulator) and the 8...

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Measurement #2 21.06.2021

Experiment Log 2021

Tuesday 21/06/2021 was the second acquisition day of PLP2021. Sentinel 2 data of the deployment area containing both the HDPE mesh and the natural debris targets were acquired. In addition to the 2...

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Target 2 Placement 17.06.2021

Experiment Log 2021

On Thursday 17/06/2021 we deployed the wooden 28 m target in the Gulf of Gera. A group of 3 MRSG team members, one Department of Marine Sciences student volunteer and a professional diver worked for...

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Bad Weather Conditions

Experiment Log 2021

Wednesday 16/06/2021 was scheduled for the second Sentinel 2 acquisition for PLP2021. Weather conditions were unideal, with dense cloud cover and rain not allowing for the acquisition of cloud free,...

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Target 2 Construction Day 1

Experiment Log 2021

On Tuesday 15/06/2021 we constructed a wooden target which simulates natural floating debris, in order to assess the possibility to discriminate between floating plastic litter and natural floating...

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Measurement #1 11.06.2021

Experiment Log 2021

Friday 11/06/2021 was the first acquisition day of PLP2021. Conditions were optimal with low wind and a slightly rippled sea surface. Sentinel 2 data were acquired over crystal clear skies. Drone...

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Target 1 Placement 09.06.2021

Experiment Log 2021

On Wednesday 09/06/2021 we carried out the deployment of the 28 m diameter HDPE mesh target. We commenced by inspecting the target for potential damage and made final adjustments and improvements to...

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Target 1 Construction Day 2

Experiment Log 2021

On Tuesday 08/06/2021 we resumed construction of the 28 m diameter circular long-term deployment target. A team of 20 MRSG members and University of the Aegean student volunteers worked on the...

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Target 1 Construction Day 1

Experiment Log 2021

Friday 04/06/2021 was the official start of the PLP2021 target construction phase. A group of 20 MRSG team members and volunteer students worked in Skala Loutron to assemble the HDPE mesh sheet that...

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Volunteer group recruitment

Experiment Log 2021

On Wednesday 01/06/2021 the MRSG team met up with volunteer students from the Department of Marine Sciences who wish to participate in the PLP 2021. The team presented the previous projects and work,...

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