We're a team of students who developed an innovative solution to environmental monitoring—combining autonomous drones with artificial intelligence to detect and classify pollution in real-time at Ascarate Park.
Pollution in our local parks and reservoirs poses serious risks to wildlife, water quality, and community health. Traditional monitoring methods are slow, expensive, and often miss critical hotspots. Our solution harnesses the power of AI-embedded drones to provide continuous, accurate environmental surveillance—making pollution detection faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before.
Our system combines state-of-the-art drone technology with deep learning models trained to identify environmental threats
Advanced machine learning algorithms analyze real-time imagery to identify pollution signatures across water, air, and soil.
Our fleet of intelligent drones autonomously patrol Ascarate Park, collecting environmental data 24/7 with precision accuracy.
Trained to detect multiple pollution types simultaneously—from chemical runoff to airborne particulates and soil contaminants.
Instant data visualization allows rapid response to environmental threats, protecting both wildlife and community health.
As students in El Paso, we witnessed firsthand the environmental challenges facing Ascarate Park. Rather than waiting for others to solve the problem, we decided to take action. Through months of research, development, and testing, we created this AI-powered monitoring system to protect the natural spaces we love.
Safeguarding our natural resources for future generations
Leveraging cutting-edge technology for sustainability
Empowering local action through accessible data
Our neural networks are trained on thousands of environmental images to accurately identify three primary pollution classes: water contamination (chemical runoff, algae blooms), air quality issues (particulate matter, emissions), and soil contamination (chemical deposits, waste). The system achieves real-time classification with high accuracy rates.
Equipped with GPS navigation and obstacle avoidance, our drones autonomously patrol designated zones in Ascarate Park. They capture high-resolution imagery at regular intervals, transmitting data wirelessly for instant processing and analysis.
This interactive web platform displays pollution detections on an intuitive map interface. Administrators can view, edit, and manage markers representing different pollution events, enabling rapid response and informed decision-making by park authorities and environmental teams.
Our monitoring system is already making a difference in El Paso. Together, we can expand this technology to protect more parks, reservoirs, and natural spaces throughout our community.
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