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Image Processing Techniques To Identify Predatory Birds In Aquacultural Settings, Uma Devi Nadimpalli
Image Processing Techniques To Identify Predatory Birds In Aquacultural Settings, Uma Devi Nadimpalli
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Bird predation is a major problem in aquaculture. A novel method for dispersing birds is the use of a vehicle that can sense and chase birds. Image recognition software can improve their efficiency in chasing birds. Three recognition techniques were tested to identify birds 1) image morphology 2) artificial neural networks, and 3) template matching have been tested. A study was conducted on three species of birds 1) pelicans, 2) egrets, and 3) cormorants. Images were divided into 3 types 1) Type 1, 2) Type 2, and 3) Type 3 depending upon difficulty to separate from the others in the …