
Conditional Generative Adversarial Network
(CGAN). In this model, a modified Seg-Net
functions as the generator, while a Patch-GAN
serves as the discrim- inator, significantly
improving oil spill segmentation results
compared to the Seg-Net model, even with a
relatively small training dataset. However,
obtaining the data from the radar is a complex
process that consumes lots of power and storage
for processing [9].
Yi-Jie Yang et al., developed a deep learning-
based oil
spill detector using Sentinel-1
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery. The
authors employed advanced deep-learning
tech- niques to analyze SAR images for
identifying oil spills. Their approach leverages
the high-resolution and wide coverage of
Sentinel-1 data to detect oil spills accurately
and efficiently. The model was trained on a
substantial dataset of SAR images, enabling it
to distinguish between oil spills and look-alike
features such as natural phenomena or man-
made objects. But models, especially those
handling large datasets like Sentinel- 1 SAR
imagery, require significant computational
resources and time for training and inference
[10]. Gianluca Tabella et al., have developed
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) aimed at
detecting and pinpointing subsea oil leaks. This
research emphasizes sensors making localized
binary decisions on the existence of a spill
through an energy test. These individual
decisions are then sent to a Fusion Center (FC),
which integrates them into a more reliable
global binary decision. The study evaluates the
performance of the Counting Rule (CR) against
a modified Chair-Varshney Rule (MCVR).
Thresholds are designed using an objective
function that is based on the Receiver Operating
Characteristic (ROC) curve. The main
challenges faced in this design are maintaining
reliable wireless communication underwater is
difficult due to signal attenuation and
interference, which can impact data
transmission, and harsh underwater conditions,
such as high pressure, strong currents, and
biofouling, can affect sensor performance and
durability [11].
Yan Li et al., introduced a deep-learning
classification model designed to automatically
detect marine oil spills in images from Landsat-
7 and Landsat-8 satellites. This model inte-
grates fully convolutional networks (FCN) with
ResNet and GoogLeNet architectures. The
performance of the classifica- tion algorithms,
namely FCN-GoogLeNet and FCN-ResNet, is
compared against the state-of-the-art Support
Vector Machine (SVM) method. But the
computational intensity of FCNs may limit
their applicability in real-time monitoring
scenarios where rapid detection and response
are crucial. Also, the model might struggle to
adapt to different environmental conditions not
represented in the training data, such as varying
weather patterns, sea states, or types of oil spills
[12]. Thomas De Kerf et al., developed an
innovative framework for de- tecting oil spills
in port environments using unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) equipped with thermal
infrared (IR) cameras, capable of detecting oil
even at night. The collected data is uti- lized to
train a convolutional neural network (CNN).
However, the accuracy of infrared imaging for
oil spill detection can be influenced by
environmental factors such as temperature
fluctuations, weather conditions, and sea state.
Additionally, implementing and maintaining
machine learning models for this purpose
requires expertise in both machine learning and
infrared imaging, which may not be readily
available [13].
In a separate study, Zahra Ghorbani and Amir H.
Behzadan employed VGG16 transfer learning
convolutional neural net- works to train on a
visual dataset of oil spills, comprising images
taken from different altitudes and geographic
regions. They employed Mask R-CNN and
PSPNet models for oil spill segmentation and
precise pixel-level detection of spill boundaries.
Additionally, they trained a YOLOv3 model to
identify the presence of oil rigs or vessels near
detected oil spills, providing a comprehensive
view of the spill area. A significant challenge in
this approach is the deployment in resource-
limited environments, as training and
implementing multi-class CNNs demand
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DOI: 10.37394/232020.2024.4.11
V. V. Jaya Rama Krishnaiah, P. G. K. Sirisha,
S. Parvathi Vallabhaneni, D. V. V. Chandrashekar,
K. Jagan Mohan, G. Rajesh Chandra,
Venkata Kishore Kumar Rejeti