PhyTracker: An Online Tracker for Phytoplankton

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.00352v1
• Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:53:47 GMT
• Title: PhyTracker: An Online Tracker for Phytoplankton
• Authors: Yang Yu, Qingxuan Lv, Yuezun Li, Zhiqiang Wei, Junyu Dong,
• Abstract summary: PhyTracker is an in situ tracking framework designed for automatic tracking of phytoplankton. Our method incorporates three innovative modules: a Texture-enhanced Feature Extraction (TFE) module, an Attention-enhanced Temporal Association (ATA) module, and a Flow-agnostic Movement Refinement (FMR) module.
• Score: 36.37513641359679
• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Phytoplankton, a crucial component of aquatic ecosystems, requires efficient monitoring to understand marine ecological processes and environmental conditions. Traditional phytoplankton monitoring methods, relying on non-in situ observations, are time-consuming and resource-intensive, limiting timely analysis. To address these limitations, we introduce PhyTracker, an intelligent in situ tracking framework designed for automatic tracking of phytoplankton. PhyTracker overcomes significant challenges unique to phytoplankton monitoring, such as constrained mobility within water flow, inconspicuous appearance, and the presence of impurities. Our method incorporates three innovative modules: a Texture-enhanced Feature Extraction (TFE) module, an Attention-enhanced Temporal Association (ATA) module, and a Flow-agnostic Movement Refinement (FMR) module. These modules enhance feature capture, differentiate between phytoplankton and impurities, and refine movement characteristics, respectively. Extensive experiments on the PMOT dataset validate the superiority of PhyTracker in phytoplankton tracking, and additional tests on the MOT dataset demonstrate its general applicability, outperforming conventional tracking methods. This work highlights key differences between phytoplankton and traditional objects, offering an effective solution for phytoplankton monitoring.

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