Theoretical and Practical Analysis of Underwater Optics

Abstract

Tests were run on an Underwater Calibrator and compared with the plane parallel window with an air lens and the Corrector approach. Design criteria are discussed for lens selection depending on the particular application. Test results indicated that lenses designed specifically for underwater photography outperforms air lenses adapted for underwater imaging. Resolution and distortion for water lenses was superior for wide angle coverage. The Corrector and Concentric Dome approach resulted in similar results. The Concentric Dome has better structural strength than any plane parallel window or corrector.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 25, 1970
Accession Number
AD0875682

Entities

People

  • V. A. Seifert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Camera Lenses
  • Cameras
  • Classification
  • Design Criteria
  • Distortion
  • Images
  • Motion Pictures
  • Optics
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Standards
  • Underwater Cameras
  • Underwater Photography
  • Wide Angles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.