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AI-Assisted Satellite Mapping of Shallow Water Shoals

Accountable
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Functional Modes
Sensing (Perceptive AI)
Human decides
Purpose
Ecology
Input Dataset
About a place Anonymized data
Algorithm or Model
Computer Vision
Output Dataset
About a place Anonymized data

This system uses artificial intelligence to map and monitor shallow underwater areas (shoals) using satellite imagery, supporting navigation safety and environmental monitoring. It is operated by the Canadian Space Agency and was developed by Effigis Geo-Solutions. The primary users are Government of Canada employees. This is a Phase 1 system, meaning it is in an early operational stage.

Sources for this disclosure

This disclosure was drafted with AI assistance.

Schema: ai@2026-05-06-beta

Government of Canada – DTPR AI Register