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Non-Invasive Quantification of Littoral Blue Carbon Habitats with Space-Based Hyperspectral Imaging

Awardee

TCARTA MARINE LLC

1015 FEDERAL BLVD
DENVER, CO, 80204-3216
USA

Award Year: 2024

UEI: P3R2T76HPYX3

HUBZone Owned: Yes

Woman Owned: Yes

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No

Congressional District: 1

Tagged as:

SBIR

Phase I

Seal of the Agency: DOC

Awarding Agency

DOC

Branch: NOAA

Total Award Amount: $175,000

Contract Number: NA24OARX021G0013

Agency Tracking Number: 3217597

Solicitation Topic Code: 9.3

Solicitation Number: NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184

Abstract

This project proposal addresses the pressing need to understand and quantify the discernable human impact on global climate, specifically focusing on the assessment of seagrass in coastal and intertidal ecosystems. Using innovative methods applied to high-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery, TCarta aims to advance research on “The Changing Ocean” by providing detailed insights on the spatial and spectral dynamics of seagrass habitats. Traditional satellite sensors have lacked both the spatial and spectral resolution necessary for precise mapping of underwater changes at a local ecosystem level. Through a multi-sensor approach, leveraging Pixxel’s hyperspectral imagery, TCarta offers a breakthrough in benthic habitat classification and health assessment. This project outlines five key technical objectives, including the identification of optimal sensor bands, determination of water column properties, and the development of tools for efficient data processing and noise reduction. By developing automated analysis of hyperspectral imagery, TCarta aims to create accurate maps addressing critical ocean ecosystems such as seagrass beds, coral reefs and mangrove forests. The project’s significance lies in its potential to revolutionize marine habitat management, restoration, monitoring and risk assessment.

Award Schedule

  1. 2024
    Solicitation Year

  2. 2024
    Award Year

  3. August 1, 2024
    Award Start Date

  4. January 31, 2025
    Award End Date

Principal Investigator

Name: Graeme Timmeney
Phone: 3032846144
Email: gt@tcarta.com

Business Contact

Name: Kyle Goodrich
Phone: 3032846144
Email: kg@tcarta.com

Research Institution

Name: N/A