D9.4 Report on remote sensing matchups with in situ observations during Norwegian and Aegean Sea demonstration

Key Points

• This report aims to evaluate the correlation between satellite data and in situ observations of marine litter.
• Analyzed data from NAUTILOS’ instruments and satellites.
• Conducted matchups between remote sensing data and field observations.
• Developed an algorithm specifically for detecting marine litter.
• Identified successful matchups between satellite observations and in situ measurements.
• Created a working detection algorithm that improves marine litter identification.
• Demonstrated the potential for remote sensing in marine environmental monitoring.