Multi-Sensor System (MUSS) for Airborne Surveillance of Inshore Waters
Abstract
Data were assembled and listed in this report on state-of-the-art aircraft sensors which could be integrated to form a Multi-Sensor System (MUSS) for surveillance of inshore waters. The following sensor categories are included: radars (active, imaging), optical multispectral spectrometers (passive, imaging), infrared scanners (passive, imaging), infrared radiometers/ spectrometers (passive, non-imaging), cameras and active laser systems. The MUSS might be required to perform the following missions: (1) collect data on previously uncharted areas; (2) collect data on previously charted areas using different sensors, and (3) collect data for update and/or verification of archival data. The principal beach parameters which must be measured by the MUSS include: length, width, gradient, surf and tidal range and nearshore currents. It is possible that the MUSS would also be able to yield information on the type of sediment and trafficability of the nearshore zone in addition to locating obstacles in the surf zone and mapping the ground cover. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA052544
Entities
People
- G. Daniel Hickman