Nerites
The EU HORIZON EUROPE NERITES project (Systematic Autonomous Remote Surveying of Underwater Cultural Heritage Monuments and Artefacts, using non-destructive, cost-effective, and transportable digital solutions) employs innovative monitoring solutions tailored for underwater cultural heritage (UCH) sites that will allow autonomous site’s condition investigation. These advancements offer enhanced cost-effectiveness and precision compared to traditional methods, with a particular emphasis on addressing stone and ceramic degradation caused by biological agents and environmental pollutants prevalent in marine ecosystems, in a cost-effective manner of the overall system at design and operational (mission execution) phase.
Leveraging interdisciplinary scientific approaches, NERITES stands out for its integration of state-of-the-art technologies, offering a unique and innovative solution for in-situ monitoring of UCH assets. Its novel framework facilitates systematic autonomous (self-managed) remote assessment of the preservation status of various UCH elements, including materials, artifacts, and monuments.
The project core lies in the development of a digital infrastructure centered around an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) piloted by elaborate deep AI for mission planning and motion control; while equipped with cutting-edge, non-destructive sensing devices and techniques.
