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05/07/22 05:43 AM IST

DGDE develops AI-based software to detect unauthorised constructions & encroachments

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  • Centre of Excellence on Satellite & Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software which can automatically detect change on ground, including unauthorised constructions and encroachments in a time series using Satellite Imagery.
CoE- SURVEI 
  • The CoE-SURVEI, established by Directorate General Defence Estates at National Institute of Defence Estates Management, leverages latest technologies in survey viz. satellite imagery, drone imagery and geo-spatial tools for effective land management and urban planning. 
Features of the Software 
  • This Change Detection Software has been developed by CoE-SURVEI in collaboration with knowledge partner Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam.
  • Presently, the tool uses National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Cartosat-3 imagery with trained software.
  • The changes are detected by analysing satellite imagery of different time periods.
  • The tool enables Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Cantonment Boards to identify changes on ground that are of permanent nature and then enables them to check if such changes are authorised or without due sanction of the competent authority.
  • The software facilitates better control on unauthorised activities, ensures accountability of field staff and helps in reducing corrupt practices.
  • The CoE-SURVEI has also developed tools for vacant land analysis and 3D imagery analysis of hill cantonments for land management.
  • By leveraging technology, it is trying to ensure optimum use of defence land through Geographic Information System (GIS)-based land management systems.
Source- PIB 

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