A cooling tower is a structure designed to remove excess heat from a process or facility by releasing it into the atmosphere. Commonly found in industrial and commercial environments, cooling towers help regulate temperature by cooling water or other fluids that support critical infrastructure.

Identifying cooling towers in aerial imagery is valuable for understanding their distribution, size, and condition. This information supports more informed decisions in urban planning, infrastructure management, and environmental monitoring. It also aids in maintenance planning and regulatory compliance.

Manually detecting cooling towers from imagery is often slow and labour-intensive. This deep learning model automates the detection process, significantly reducing the time and effort required while improving accuracy and consistency.