Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science Honours
Faculty
Faculty of Regional Professional Studies
First Supervisor
Lindsay Offer
Second Supervisor
Viv Campbell
Abstract
This study investigates current techniques used for automated photo-identification of cetaceans (i.e. dolphins and whales). The primary focus constitutes various techniques that can be applied to identify and extract dorsal fins from digital photographs. A comprehensive analysis of these techniques demonstrates the most effective software solution. To further support this analysis, four prototypes are developed to demonstrate the effectiveness of each technique in a practical environment. The analysis bases its final conclusions on test results generated from these prototype software examples. Final conclusions provide recommendations for an effective, accurate, and practical software solution. This software solution allows dorsal fins to be easily extracted from digital photographs and identified through the use of computer automated methods.
Recommended Citation
Griggs, D. (2006). Automated photo-identification of cetaceans : An integrated software solution. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/1066