Multi-sensor Remote Sensing in the Nearshore
Abstract
The proposed program directly supports the Navy goal of predicting the 4D nearshore environment for amphibious operations that involve surf zone breaching. Our effort specifically involves improving our understanding of the fundamental relationships between nearshore hydrodynamic processes and remote sensing observations of these processes from multiple remote sensors. We utilize this understanding to improve our ability to numerically simulate and, hence, predict the time and space variability of the nearshore environment. The Navy also makes considerable use of remote sensing techniques for littoral mine and obstacle detection, and breaking-induced foam and whitewater can be a significant source of signal clutter for relevant sensing systems. In this regard, the proposed work will also explore the presence of foam and whitewater bubbles as revealed by optical and microwave systems, with the potential to aid in the design and tactical deployment of aerial reconnaissance imaging systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA526920
Entities
People
- Merrick C. Haller
Organizations
- Oregon State University