Limiting Factors in Underwater Imaging Applications

Abstract

Applications of a simple underwater imaging model (SUIM) are presented, which help to identify limiting factors in conventional underwater imaging applications, such as diver visibility. The model includes the effects of scattering caused by particles as well as turbulent flow structure. The effect of path radiance is also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 14, 2010
Accession Number
ADA512831

Entities

People

  • Alan Dean Weidemann
  • Weilin W. Hou

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Databases
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Digital Images
  • Frequency
  • Image Processing
  • Images
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Particles
  • Radiance
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering
  • Transfer Functions
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Visibility
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.