A Bioluminescence Bathyphotometer for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Abstract

Our goal is to develop a compact bioluminescence detector system suitable for use on small AUVs for the purpose of mapping coastal bioluminescence. We plan to develop two identical bioluminescence bathyphotometers. One is to be evaluated for use on the REMUS AUV. The second is to be equipped with an independent support system permitting its use as a profiling and slow towing instrument for calibration of the AUV instrument package and for research in coastal waters related to the proposed naval end-use of the AUV bioluminescence detector and for environmental monitoring.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA535305

Entities

People

  • James F. Case

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Bioluminescence
  • Calibration
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Excitation
  • Flow Rate
  • Luminescence
  • Magnetic Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Monitoring
  • Oceanography
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.