Electro-optic Identification Sensors

Abstract

The goal of the Electro-Optic Identification Sensors Project[1] is to develop and demonstrate high resolution underwater electro-optic (EO) imaging sensors, and associated image processing/analysis methods, for rapid visual identification of mines and mine-like contacts (MLCs). Identification of MLCs is a pressing Fleet need. During MCM operations, sonar contacts are classified as mine-like if they are sufficiently similar to signatures of mines. Each contact classified as mine-like must be identified as a mine or not a mine. During MCM operations in littoral areas, tens or even hundreds of MLCs must be identified. This time consuming identification process is performed by EOD divers or ROVs, and is the rate limiting step in many MCM operations. A method to provide rapid visual identification of MLCs would dramatically speed up such operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1997
Accession Number
ADA629262

Entities

People

  • Michael Strand

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Data Rate
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environment
  • High Resolution
  • Identification
  • Identification Systems
  • Image Processing
  • Optical Properties
  • Optical Signatures
  • Shallow Water
  • Surface Warfare
  • Target Detection
  • Test Methods
  • Unmanned Maritime Systems

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