A Review of Debris Detection Methods

Kasper, J.; Johnson, J.; Duvoy, P.; Konefal, N.; Schmid, J. (2015). A Review of Debris Detection Methods. Report by Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC). Report for Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC).

Abstract

Debris in rivers and along coastlines occurs frequently. However very little quantitative information is available on the size, location, dynamics and most importantly the risk debris poses to river and marine energy converters. This report reviews techniques and instruments for quantifying debris, its potential for damaging marine hydrokinetic infrastructure and technologies that may be suitable for quantifying debris at prospective hydrokinetic energy sites. The different detection options discussed include mechanical, video and sonar technologies.