Compact Optical Imager for Real-time, 3-D Range, Intensity and Fluorescence Mapping of the Ocean Floor

Abstract

Our research is directed toward development of an automated sensor for capturing 3-D images of manmade and natural objects in aqueous environments. We strive to construct a compact instrument capable of real-time imaging and classification of imaged objects using state-of-the-art optoelectronic technology. We expect that this work will have relevance to the in-water investigation and surveillance needs of branches of the U.S. Military, U.S. Intelligence agencies, as well as state and local law-enforcement agencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2006
Accession Number
ADA612266

Entities

People

  • David Costello
  • Eric Kaltenbacher
  • Kendall Carder

Organizations

  • University of South Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Circuit Boards
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Environment
  • Fluorescence
  • Image Processing
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Remote Sensing
  • Seabed
  • Shallow Water
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics