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Three-Dimensional Map Generation From Side-Scan Sonar Images

J. M. Cuschieri and Martial Hebert
Journal Article, Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 112, No. 2, pp. 96 - 102, June, 1990

Abstract

The generation of three-dimensional (3-D) images and map building are essential components in the development of an autonomous underwater system. Although the direct generation of 3-D images is more efficient than the recovery of 3-D data from 2-D idormation, at present for underwater applications where sonar is the main form of remote sensing, the generation of 3-D images can only be achieved by either complex sonar systems or with systems which have a rather low resolution. In this paper an overview is presented on the type of sonar systems that are available for underwater remote sensing, and then a technique.is presented which demonstrates how through simple geometric reasoning procedures, 3-D information can be recoved from side scan-type (2-D) data. Also presented is the procedure to perform map building on the estimated 3-D data.

BibTeX

@article{Cuschieri-1990-13126,
author = {J. M. Cuschieri and Martial Hebert},
title = {Three-Dimensional Map Generation From Side-Scan Sonar Images},
journal = {Journal of Energy Resources Technology},
year = {1990},
month = {June},
volume = {112},
number = {2},
pages = {96 - 102},
}