OMB Individually Reported
Improving accuracy and precision of sonar-based estimates of fish abundance [2024 INV#WO0000000108800]
Low riskExact public inventory row
Description
Sonar-based estimates of fish abundance are prone to inaccuracies that can limit their utility
Detailed example
annual prey fish abundance estimates
AI / analytics pattern
Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.
Automation level / stage
b) Pilot – The use case has been deployed in a limited test or pilot capacity.
Expected benefit
improved accuracy and precision of USGS's annual prey fish abundance estimates
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
Sonar transect data collected by conventional vessels and uncrewed surface vehicles