Title :
EODES-3: an electro-optic imaging and performance prediction model
Author :
Giddings, Thomas E. ; Shirron, Joseph J. ; Tirat-Gefen, Anna
Author_Institution :
Metron Inc., Reston, VA
Abstract :
We present a numerical model, EODES-3, for the simulation and performance prediction of electro-optic imaging systems in ocean environments. A radiative transfer equation solver under the small-angle scattering approximation forms the foundation for the model. The model accounts for solar illumination, depth-dependent optical properties, and a full spectrum of system related parameters. All numerical computations have been thoroughly verified, and a detailed model of a specific laser line scan (LLS) system has been validated against at-sea test data. The model provides performance predictions for mission planning and simulated images for operator training and system evaluation
Keywords :
electro-optical effects; image processing; oceanographic techniques; optical images; radiative transfer; EODES-3; depth-dependent optical properties; electrooptic imaging systems; laser line scan system; mission planning; numerical model; ocean environment; operator training; performance prediction model; radiative transfer equation; small-angle scattering approximation; solar illumination; system evaluation; Computational modeling; Equations; Laser modes; Lighting; Numerical models; Oceans; Optical imaging; Optical scattering; Predictive models; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS, 2005. Proceedings of MTS/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-933957-34-3
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2005.1639947
