An Investigation of Side-Looking Radar and Laser Fathometers as HYSURCH Sensors,
Abstract
The Sensors Investigation which this report covers is in two sections: (1) Side-Looking Radar (SLR) and (2) Laser Fathometer. As applied to the Naval Oceanographic Office Program code named Hysurch (Hydrographic Survey and Charting), Side-Looking Radar was studied for possible use in coastline delineation and landmark identification. It should be pointed out that this phase of study was for background material and does not necessarily result in a recommendation of SLR as part of the Hysurch System. The cost of SLR and the need for a relatively large fixed-wing aircraft are factors which must be weighed in the decision. The Laser Fathometer study has been temporarily separated out of the standard Hysurch schedule in order to accelerate the testing program and demonstrate feasibility for charting shallow waters. Thus, the technical specifications have already been written and submitted to the US Naval Oceanographic Office to expedite this phase of Hysurch. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- ADA082144
Entities
People
- J. H. Arabian
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology