Mine/Obstacle Detection
Abstract
This activity focuses on applied research to enable longer detection ranges and precise detection and mine location with fewer false alarms in a variety of challenging environments. It supports Mine Warfare (MIW) related Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs). Efforts include novel sonar technologies for longer range detection and classification of mine-like targets or obstacles on or near the seafloor, magnetic gradiometer sensing, electro-optic (EO) technology for buried mine identification, and sensor integration onto Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). EO sensor research develops algorithms to enable image processing for rapid overt reconnaissance from an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Efforts include the development of processing, classification and data fusion techniques to reduce operator workload, and an expert system used to predict mine burial. Efforts also support development of MCM Mission Modules for Littoral Combat Ships. The program is strongly aligned with the Oceanographer of the Navy and the research topics addressed by this activity reflect the priorities for improved forecasts of the operational environment and the development and use of autonomous systems. These efforts support collection of environmental observations and operations and maintenance of research vessels of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet to enable science at sea. Field research within this activity that using active acoustic transmissions requires modeling of the acoustic effects of sound on marine life in order to meet Navy environmental requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- b03a1ecef964ffbe84819f4ee74e54ce