Optical Variability and Bottom Classification in Turbid Waters: Phase II

Abstract

Real-time determination of the optical and bathymetric climate available for operation of various naval assets in the coastal zone using a mixture of AUV, ROV, surface-vessel, fixed moorings/towers, and air/space-borne observational assets. Advanced heat-budget modeling applicable to coastal regions as well as methods for early detection of K. brevis (red-tide) and other algal blooms. Remote determination of inherent optical properties and bottom characteristics will be accomplished for input and validation data for predictive visibility, heat budget, and primary production models and for use in asset selection for naval operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA625483

Entities

People

  • David K. Costello
  • Kendall L. Carder

Organizations

  • University of South Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Classification
  • Coastal Regions
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Naval Operations
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Production Models
  • Regions
  • Remote Sensing
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Underwater Vehicles

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space