KOSTASystem is an AZTI-developed video monitoring system for the continuous tracking of the shoreline and beaches, early detection of storm events, and integrated coastal zone management.
Conoce más sobre KOSTASystem KOSTASystem is an AZTI-developed videometry system for the continuous tracking of the shoreline and beaches, early detection of storm events, and integrated coastal zone management.
Difficulty obtaining continuous, high-quality data on changes in the shoreline and beaches.
Need for early warning systems for storm events.
Lack of objective tools to support coastal management and planning.
Uses cameras installed at strategic coastal locations to capture continuous imagery.
Automatically processes information to extract indicators such as shoreline position, morphological changes and wave conditions.
Integrates data into applications that enable storm alerts, beach management and assessment of the effectiveness of coastal interventions.
Continuous, non-intrusive coastal monitoring.
Objective, real-time information for authorities, managers and the scientific community.
Improved prevention and response to storm events.
Supports sustainable management of beaches and coastal areas.
Monitoring of Gipuzkoa beaches in collaboration with the Provincial Council and AZTI.
Deployment of KOSTASystem in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for beach monitoring and management.
Use of the network in Spain and France to improve coastal management and reduce storm impacts.
Abalia, A., de Santiago, I., Liria, P., Garnier, R., Epelde, I., Nieto, A., Morichon, D. (2024). Ocean & Coastal Management, 254, 107193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107193
Sectors: Innovation management, Maritime and port infrastructure, Offshore sector, Technology 4.0
Research lines: Blue Economy, Climate change, Digitalisation, Efficient, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, Environmental resilience and global change, Operational Oceanography
Research sublines: Adapting to climate change, Aquaculture, Real-Time Observation and Monitoring