New Sensing Algorithms for Complex Seabed Terrain
Abstract
In recent years, the Navy s interest in the seabed has grown substantially. While approximately 50 percent of the Earth s surface consists of the abyssal plain, known for being one of the flattest and smoothest regions, it remains one of the least explored areason Earth. In contrast, the remaining seabed, approximately 21 percent of the earth#s surface, presents complex terrain of shelves,slopes, trenches, and ridges. Over the past 5 years, the Navy has increased its focus on the seabed. The newest frontier is now the seabed for future combat operations. Seabed warfare is called out in the New Chief of Naval Operations Navigation Plan. The seabed is now an important part of the Navy#s Strategy. The PI and researchers will be analyzing various seabed sensing systems used in commercial and research applications. Models of these systems will be developed. Analysis will be completed to determine the optimal use of various sensors in the more complex terrain that the Navy anticipates to operate compared to commercial industry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 13, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512112
Entities
People
- Ramprasad Balasubramanian
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Massachusetts