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Underwater laser imaging system (UWLIS)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:145979
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)

Practical limitations with underwater imaging systems area reached when the noise in the back scattered radiation generated in the water between the imaging system and the target obscures the spatial contrast and resolution necessary for target discovery and identification. The advent of high power lasers operating in the blue-green portion of the visible spectrum (oceanic transmission window) has led to improved experimental illumination systems for underwater imaging. Range-gated and synchronously scanned devices take advantage of the unique temporal and spatial coherence properties of laser radiation, respectively, to overcome the deleterious effects of common volume back scatter.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
OSTI ID:
145979
Report Number(s):
CONF-9411140--Absts.; ON: DE95017252
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English