Sediment Volume Search Sonar Development (Phase II)
Abstract
The objective of the Sediment Volume Search Sonar (SVSS) program is to improve buried unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection and classification performance over that which is available with existing systems. This objective is accomplished through the design, build, and demonstration of a sonar system for shallow-draft surface vessels. This sonar system is capable of producing a novel form of three-dimensional synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) imagery of surficial and buried UXO across a range of environments, and is particularly suited for use in water depths less than 3 m. In addition to the fabrication of the sonar system, this program develops the necessary beamforming software for the production of three-dimensional SAS volumetric imagery and visualization software for the analysis of this unique imagery. Sufficient detection and classification performance is demonstrated to allow the operator to find surficial and buried objects of interest in water less than 5 m depth.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 22, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1135280
Entities
People
- Cale F. Brownstead
- Daniel C Brown
- Shawn F. Johnson
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University