Multispectral Bathymetry Programs: A Users Guide

Abstract

The Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity (NORDA), the Navy's lead laboratory in mapping, charting, and geodesy, is currently investigating the use of remotely sensed multispectral imagery as an accurate source for computing coastal-zone bathymetry. Because the Navy supports amphibious operations, special warfare, and coastal hydrographic surveying, knowledge of near-shore features is essential. The widespread availability, temporal sensitivity, and almost complete global coverage of most satellites' imagery make it an ideal way to collect water depth information from areas of limited or denied standard access. Bathymetry computations are done through software designed specifically for the ongoing research in this field. The software applications and abilities are discussed in this technical note.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA233139

Entities

People

  • C. L. Walker
  • H. V. Miller
  • R. K. Clark
  • T. Green-douglas
  • T. H. Fay

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Application Software
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bathymetry
  • Calibration
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Conversion
  • Data Sets
  • Hydrographic Surveying
  • Image Processing
  • Standards
  • Statistics
  • Surveys
  • Test Depths
  • World Geodetic System

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Computer Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space