Natural Models for Autonomous Control of Spatial Navigation, Sensing, and Guidance. Part 1
Abstract
The ultimate goal of this research is to understand polarization vision, polarization communication and polarization camouflage (information transfer) in marine animals, with a view to using what we learn in technological applications. Spatial navigation, sensing and guidance are tasks animals behaving in the real world accomplish every day and some of this is achieved using polarized light, a form of electromagnetic radiation that humans are not capable of accessing without resorting to technology such as filters, cameras and specialized sensors. Our aim is to use the power of biological design in a realm of vision to which we are only now becoming dimly aware. To carry out this research, two laboratory groups, both of which have worked for several years in collaboration with the Air Force, have joined forces. These laboratories, one in the United States (Tom Cronin) and one in Australia (Justin Marshall), have served as research centers in the areas of visual physiology and ecology of marine and terrestrial animals, with special expertise in visual aspects of ultraviolet and polarized light.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA557968
Entities
People
- Justin Marshall
- Tom Cronin
Organizations
- University of Queensland