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Scientists use power of AI to supercharge planetary studies

A new technique for detecting planetary craters which will allow scientists to accurately map the surfaces of planets using different types of data has been described as a "game-changer" which could be used in future space missions.

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has developed a new universal crater detection algorithm (CDA) using META AI’s Segment Anything Model (SAM).

SAM, released earlier this month, is a new artificial intelligence model that can automatically ‘cut out’ any object in any image.

The technology has enabled the team to automatically map craters instead of doing so manually – a time-consuming process. At the same time, the use of different types of data allows for more accurate and flexible surface characterisation.

The CDA approach can work with different data and celestial bodies, giving it the potential to be a universal solution for crater detection in various planetary surfaces.

It could also help identify possible landing sites for robotic or human missions, and potentially be used for automatic navigation based on terrain observations.

Dr Iraklis Giannakis, from the University’s School of Geosciences, led the research in collaboration with colleagues from the University. A preprint of the results has been published in arXiv.

Dr Giannakis said: “Crater detection is a crucial task in planetary science enabling us to better understand the geology, history, and evolution of celestial bodies such as Mars, the Moon, and other planets.

“Our universal CDA approach leverages the power of SAM to automatically detect craters with high accuracy and efficiency, reducing the need for manual identification.

“With its advanced segmentation capabilities, SAM has proven to be a game-changer for CDA, allowing us to accurately identify craters of various sizes, shapes, and orientations – even in challenging terrain conditions.”

Dr Giannakis said the development of the CDA has created new possibilities for planetary science as well as for future exploration missions.

“By automatically mapping craters scientists can study their distribution, size, and morphology to better understand the planetary surface and its evolution over time. This can help in uncovering the geological history, surface processes, and potential habitability of a planet or moon.

“Craters can also be potential sources of valuable resources, such as water ice on planetary bodies like the Moon or Mars. By automatically mapping craters, scientists can identify potential locations where resources may be concentrated, which can be important for future human missions and for planning resource utilisation strategies in space exploration scenarios.”

[llyfrenfys]

I'm making my opposition to the proposal to severely reduce language provision at the University of Aberdeen known - Scottish Gaelic, an endangered Celtic langauge, is one of the languages at risk of being cut. This would do immense damage to the language revitalisation effort. @uniofaberdeen must reverse this decision and commit to protecting Gaelic and other languages in their institution.

If you feel the same way, you're encouraged to make more posts and stories about the issue to show the University of Aberdeen just how much this decision is frowned upon. Use the hashtag #saveuoalanguages in your posts to get the word out about this.

I'll be travelling tomorrow and wish I could do more right now. But together we can make it known just how unpopular this decision is.

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Throwback 5 years ago, beloved student years 📷 living the Glasgow life now 📸

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⬅️swipe ➡️ A few final pictures from the @uniofaberdeen vs @robertgordonuni competition, Granite City. Was an absolute pleasure to photograph the day and had a lot of fun. Featuring: @auweightlifting @auvolleyballclub @aberdeenuniac and even an @rgufootball player. #canoncamera @canonuk #sportsphotography #granitecity #aberdeen #uniofaberdeen #scotland #trackandfield #sprint #weightlifting #weights #football #volleyball #blackandwhite #colour #competing #competition #universities #university (at King's College, Aberdeen)

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Selamat menunaikan ibadah di bulan suci Ramadhan. Sending all my love to my beloved family and friends. Ramadhan Mubarak 💝 #ramadhan #ramadhanmubarak #islam #cruikshankbotanicalgarden #uniofaberdeen #universityofaberdeen #rhododendron (at Aberdeen)

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A great day for the second Art Club with a visit to the Barbara Rae exhibition at @uoacollections gallery at the Sir Duncan Rice library before exploring some brilliant sculptures around Old Aberdeen. Highlights included looking for pokemons with Bo and her daughter (we didn’t find any but she did find a balloon)l, measuring the supposed 200mm gap in the Waterlines sculpture and thinking about UFOs with Steve Dilworths CASE sculpture 👽 The truth is out there and art might be the key! #creativeaberdeen #aberdeenculture #art #architecture #music #history #film #design #poetry #fashion #dance #learning #aberdeenartists #creativescotland #granitecity #aberdeen #scotland #moc83 #artclub #artclubaberdeen #barbararae #kennyhunter #uniofaberdeen (at The Sir Duncan Rice Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckl4LgkL7G8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today's #ThrowbackThursday is a very nostalgic one. This is a picture from a group BBQ organised to celebrate the end of my undergraduate degree in archaeology at @uniofaberdeen . We were a pretty small class by the end, but everyone got on so well and it was a really fun group! Our professors also joined for the BBQ - I think we were lucky in that all of them were so supportive and became an important part of our lives. . Funny story: I didn’t start studying archaeology. I started with a film degree, but within the first year I changed degrees a couple of times and eventually discovered archaeology, and I’ve never looked back! I wonder how different my life would have been... I was drawn to the subject by one class that a friend of mine was taking, which focused on human origins - something that i was (and still am) fascinated by. . How did you end up where you are today? Was it a straight road or full of twists and turns? What first drew you to your subject? . #Archaeology #bbq #flashback #classof2014 #archaeologist #PhD #phdlife #memories #university #uni #degree #academia #academicsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B_l_dBcn3vB/?igshid=1948lrr91dh4p

[claireelizabethwhite]

What a super month of Shetland song! Performances at Shetland Folk Festival, a screening of The Work They Say Is Mine in Fife, a Shetland ForWirds concert, some Shetland Wool Adventures after dinner entertainment, an Aberdeen University songwriting workshop and French TV filming. Huge thanks to everyone who made these precious live music moments happen, and hopefully see you this summer! ☀️ . . . . @shetlandfolkfest @woodleafife #shetlandforwirds @shetlandwooladventures @thestringshetland @uniofaberdeen @myshetlandgarden #shetlandsong #shetlandfiddle #guitar #robbieleask https://www.instagram.com/p/By6F_E-gMSM/?igshid=18n27om0c026l

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[czechhoney]

This is the reason I was neglecting my blog for past two weeks. My parents came over to see my graduation that took a place today. Here is your 2:1 BSc (Hons) graduate in Neuroscience with Psychology. To my experience at the @uniofaberdeen - I could not imagine better university to study at. The school of Medical Sciences is unbeatable and made sure my experience at this university is going to be the very best (and it was) ❤️ #universityofaberdeen #abereenuni #aberdeen #aberdeenblogger #scottishbloggers #blogerka #blogerkycz #bloggersre #bloggergirl #blogginggals #czechgirl #czechblogger #dnesnosim #mfluenc #ukblogger #ukbloggerstyle #ootduk #graduation #graduationday🎓 (at University of Aberdeen)

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