Improved LLS imaging performance in scattering-dominant waters

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Dalgleish, Fraser R.
Caimi, F. M.
Britton, W. B.
Andren, C. F.
Publisher
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers [SPIE]
Date Issued
2009
Note

Experimental results from two alternate approaches to underwater imaging based around the well known Laser Line Scan (LLS) serial imaging technique are presented. Traditionally employing Continuous Wave (CW) laser excitation, LLS is known to improve achievable distance and image contrast in scattering-dominant waters by reducing both the backscatter and forward scatter levels reaching the optical receiver. This study involved designing and building prototype benchtop CW-LLS and pulsed-gated LLS imagers to perform a series of experiments in the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) full-scale laser imaging tank, under controlled scattering conditions using known particle suspensions.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
13 p.
Subject (Topical)
Underwater imaging systems
Lidar
Image Quality
Identifier
3183174
Additional Information
Experimental results from two alternate approaches to underwater imaging based around the well known Laser Line Scan (LLS) serial imaging technique are presented. Traditionally employing Continuous Wave (CW) laser excitation, LLS is known to improve achievable distance and image contrast in scattering-dominant waters by reducing both the backscatter and forward scatter levels reaching the optical receiver. This study involved designing and building prototype benchtop CW-LLS and pulsed-gated LLS imagers to perform a series of experiments in the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) full-scale laser imaging tank, under controlled scattering conditions using known particle suspensions.
One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited. This manuscript is an author version and may be cited as: Dalgleish, F. R., Caimi, F. M., Britton, W. B., & Andren, C. F. (2009). Improved LLS imaging performance in scattering-dominant waters. In W. Hou (Ed.), Ocean sensing and monitoring: 13-14 April 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States. Proceedings of the SPIE, 7317, (pp. 73170E-73170E-12). Bellingham, WA, USA. doi:10.1117/12.820836
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1745.
Date Backup
2009
Date Text
2009
DOI
10.1117/12.820836
Date Issued (EDTF)
2009
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FADT3183174
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single unit
Person Preferred Name

Dalgleish, Fraser R.

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fdalglei@fau.edu
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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13 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3183174
Title Plain
Improved LLS imaging performance in scattering-dominant waters
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3183174
Origin Information

Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers [SPIE]
2009
single unit
Title
Improved LLS imaging performance in scattering-dominant waters
Other Title Info

Improved LLS imaging performance in scattering-dominant waters