Developing the Ability to Map In situ Optical Properties in Coastal Waters using Slocum Coastal Gliders
Abstract
Characterizing in situ water turbidity is critical to numerous naval operations. In particular, water column turbidity impacts the efficacy of sensors that use optical measurements for a variety of purposes including laser detection of mines and prediction of the operational detection horizon for bioluminescence. A covert autonomous platform outfitted with an optical sensor package and capable of reporting the data in near-real time prior to and during advance into a battle space has been identified by ONR as a highly desired tool. To this end we are developing a long duration autonomous vehicle for collecting in-water turbidity measurements. The endurance, water column coverage, stealth, and mobility of the Slocum Coastal Glider create an ideal platform when coupled with the correct optical suite.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA629246
Entities
People
- Clayton Jones
- Oscar Schofield
- Scott Glenn
Organizations
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick