RETRACTED: Real-Time Coal Emissions Monitoring System Using Geospatial Satellite Images and Deep Neural Networks

Aaryan Doshi

Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ajcc.2024.134033                

Abstract

Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of " American Journal of Climate Change ". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Keywords

Machine-Learning, Deep-Learning, Climate Change, Coal Emissions

Conflicts of Interest

The author declares no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

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