DIGITAL
INTELLIGENCE
FOR SAFER
OFFSHORE WIND
Digital-ESAS is an AI-powered system that automates seabird monitoring at offshore wind farms — cutting survey costs by up to 50% while delivering the standardised, auditable data that regulators require.
REDEFINING OFFSHORE
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Digital-ESAS replaces manual at-sea bird surveys with AI-powered cameras that monitor continuously — eliminating observer bias, reducing expedition costs, and producing data that meets international compliance standards.
per monitoring
campaign
even in harsh offshore
conditions
potential for operators
using the solution
for flight paths
and collision risk
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM
The rapid expansion of offshore wind energy is constrained by environmental risks and outdated monitoring methods. Current approaches struggle to balance accurate biodiversity protection with operational efficiency.
Human-dependent data
Manual observation introduces subjectivity, limited temporal coverage, and reduced repeatability in environmental assessments.
High operational costs
Traditional ESAS campaigns rely on trained human observers, ships, or aircraft, making them expensive and difficult to scale.
Limited accessibility
Offshore wind farms are often inaccessible due to weather and sea conditions, preventing consistent and long-term monitoring.
Where science meets impact
OUR SOLUTIONS
Digital-ESAS introduces a fully digital monitoring system that automates seabird detection, identification, and tracking using stereo vision, AI, and real-time data processing — fully aligned with the ESAS methodology.
CONTINUOUS OFFSHORE MONITORING
A robust, autonomous system designed to operate in real offshore conditions, reducing dependence on human presence.
3D FLIGHT PATH TRACKING
Stereo camera systems reconstruct bird trajectories in three dimensions, enabling accurate collision-risk assessment.
AI-BASED SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
Automatically detects and classifies seabirds and migratory species using computer vision and machine learning models.
PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AT OFFSHORE SCALE
Digital-ESAS turns best-effort field estimates into rigorous, AI-verified evidence — giving developers, regulators, and conservation bodies the data confidence needed to make better decisions at sea.
ALIGNMENT WITH EUROPEAN
GREEN DEAL PRIORITIES
Balancing climate action with biodiversity protection in marine ecosystems.
MORE SUSTAINABLE
OFFSHORE WIND EXPANSION
Reducing environmental barriers and supporting responsible renewable energy growth.
IMPROVED CONSERVATION OF
SEABIRDS AND MIGRATORY SPECIES
Through accurate detection, identification, and risk assessment.
SUPPORT FOR EVIDENCE-BASED
MITIGATION MEASURES
Helping operators minimize negative impacts during construction and operation.
Where Digital-ESAS creates value
KEY USE CASES
From pre-construction surveys to post-construction compliance — Digital-ESAS delivers standardised, auditable seabird data for every stage of the offshore wind lifecycle.
WIND FARM LAYOUT OPTIMIZATION
Helps validate park design by identifying high-risk flight corridors and sensitive biodiversity zones.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS
Supports baseline studies required for licensing by generating accurate seabird distribution and density data.
OPERATIONAL MONITORING AND MITIGATION
Enables continuous monitoring during wind farm operation, supporting adaptive mitigation measures to reduce seabird mortality.
OFFSHORE BIODIVERSITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Provides long-term, repeatable datasets that improve environmental impact evaluations and compliance reporting.
Where science meets scalable technology
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US
Digital-ESAS goes beyond monitoring. It delivers scientifically validated, operationally robust, and market-ready technology that bridges environmental science and offshore engineering.
DATA-DRIVEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Generates density maps, 3D trajectories, and collision-risk indicators to support evidence-based mitigation.
ESAS-ALIGNED BY DESIGN
Built specifically to digitize the ESAS methodology, ensuring scientific credibility and regulatory acceptance.
REAL-TIME AI PROCESSING
Advanced algorithms process high-resolution imagery in real time, even in uncontrolled outdoor environments.
OBSERVER-FREE MONITORING
Automates seabird monitoring, improving consistency, repeatability, and scalability offshore.
SCALABLE AND EXPORT-READY
Supports licensing and deployment across multiple offshore markets, enabling rapid international adoption.
DESIGNED FOR OFFSHORE REALITY
Engineered for harsh maritime conditions, limited maintenance access, and high data throughput.
From research to real-world impact
PROJECT DELIVERABLES
Scientifically validated deliverables that take Digital-ESAS from R&D prototype to deployable product — each one designed to de-risk adoption for operators and satisfy regulatory requirements.
fully operational
prototype validated in
offshore conditions
of annotated data
samples for seabird
species
AI modules (detection,
identification, 3D tracking)
integrated web platform
for visualization,
reporting, and analysis
A clear path from concept to deployment
PROJECT TIMELINE
Digital-ESAS follows a structured development roadmap, ensuring technological maturity and real-world validation.
PROJECT
START
Project setup,
requirements definition,
and scientific &
technological review.
PROOF OF
CONCEPT
Initial validation
of AI detection
and stereo vision
capabilities.
PROTOTYPE 1
First functional
prototype integrating
hardware and software
components.
PROTOTYPE 2
Improved system with
enhanced robustness,
accuracy, and
automation.
PROJECT
DEMONSTRATION
Operational
testing in real
offshore wind
environments.
PROJECT
END
Final validation,
dissemination,
and market-ready
solution.
A multidisciplinary team behind the innovation
OUR TEAM
Built at the intersection of computer vision, AI, marine ecology, statistics, and offshore engineering — assembled to solve one of environmental monitoring's most technically demanding challenges.
André Repas
AMANDA CAMARIA
ANASTASIIA GALPERINA
DOMINGOS LEITÃO
TIAGO ROSINHA
TIAGO GARCIA
LUIS PINA
VENINA RIBEIRO
TOM SANTOS
RICARDO OLIVEIRA
Rui Machado
The operation "Digital ESAS - Digital European Seabirds at Sea" was supported by the COMPETE 2030 and LISBOA 2030 programmes, by Portugal 2030, and by the European Union. European Funds Closer to You.