Using AI to Protect Underwater Infrastructure | ARTE.tv Documentary

The Nord Stream pipeline sabotage highlighted the vulnerability of underwater infrastructure, leading to a need for enhanced monitoring and protection. AI-powered solutions, such as the Argus project, are being developed to analyze vast amounts of data from various sources, including radar and fiber optic networks, to identify anomalies and potential threats. The development of autonomous underwater vehicles for on-site inspection is also part of these efforts to better protect critical infrastructure.

AI for Underwater Infrastructure Protection

• 00:00:32 Following the Nord Stream pipeline attacks, the need for enhanced monitoring and protection of underwater infrastructure became apparent. AI-driven systems are being developed to analyze large datasets from sources like radar, fiber optic networks, and maritime traffic to identify anomalies that could indicate a threat. This approach uses AI to analyze data and potentially identify threats before they occur.

Argus Project

• 00:01:28 The Argus project aims to enhance the protection of underwater infrastructure at a cost of €3.5 billion. It involves collaborations between German government agencies, oceanographic research centers, and underwater robotics companies. The goal of this project is to collect and analyze data from various sources to identify threats and vulnerabilities and to develop solutions to protect these critical assets, including pipelines and other infrastructure.