Title :
Extended Range Underwater Optical Imaging Architecture
Author :
Dalgleish, F.R. ; Caimi, F.M. ; Mazel, C.H. ; Glyntf, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Harbor Branch Oceanogr. Inst., Fort Pierce, FL
Abstract :
Synchronous scan imagers have demonstrated improved ability to see underwater allowing operation at up to 6 optical attenuation lengths. Recent developments in laser and scanning systems show promise for further miniaturization of these systems to allow operation from small AUVs. This paper describes an approach that exhibits several advantages compared to larger systems having a similar receive aperture and Field of View (FOV)
Keywords :
oceanographic techniques; underwater optics; underwater vehicles; AUVs; Field of View; autonomous underwater vehicles; laser system; optical attenuation lengths; scanning system; synchronous scan imagers; underwater optical imaging architecture; Apertures; Light scattering; Optical attenuators; Optical imaging; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Particle scattering; Vehicle dynamics;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2006
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0115-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0115-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2006.306990
