Tracking a Sea Turtle by an AUV with a Multibeam Imaging Sonar: Toward Robotic Observation of Marine Life
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DOI: 10.1007/s12555-019-0690-4
Abstract: This paper proposes a method for autonomous underwater vehicles to chase sea turtles without attaching any tag to them, toward efficient and long-term observation of marine life. The method uses a multibeam imaging sonar as… read more here.
Keywords: marine life; imaging sonar; sea; sea turtle ... See more keywords
Benthic fish behavior characterization with a mechanically scanned imaging sonar
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaeng.2018.11.002
Abstract: Abstract A point stationary, acoustic-based surveying system was proposed to fulfill the necessities of benthic fish behavior assessment. The surveying system can be split into two major and inter-dependent techniques, i.e., acoustic image acquisition and… read more here.
Keywords: fish behavior; mechanically scanned; benthic fish; imaging sonar ... See more keywords
Imaging-sonar-based Underwater Object Recognition Utilizing Object’s Yaw Angle Estimation with Deep Learning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2020.12.2371
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes a method to recognize underwater target objects and estimate their yaw angle using an imaging sonar. First, a light sonar simulator generated template images of the target objects from various viewing… read more here.
Keywords: object yaw; yaw angle; imaging sonar; recognition ... See more keywords
Robust Inertial-Aided Underwater Localization Based on Imaging Sonar Keyframes
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2022.3156980
Abstract: This article focuses on feature-based underwater localization and navigation for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) using 2-D imaging sonar measurements. The sparsity of underwater acoustic features and the loss of elevation angle in sonar images may… read more here.
Keywords: underwater localization; imaging sonar; sonar keyframes; inertial aided ... See more keywords
Identification and counting of fish targets using Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15349
Abstract: Fish are a critical component of marine biology, therefore, the accurate identification and counting of fish is essential for the objective monitoring and assessment of marine biological resources. High frequency Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS)… read more here.
Keywords: identification counting; resolution imaging; adaptive resolution; counting fish ... See more keywords
Use of multibeam imaging sonar for observation of marine mammals and fish on a marine renewable energy site
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275978
Abstract: Environmental data is crucial for planning, permitting, execution and post construction monitoring of marine renewable energy projects. In harsh conditions in which marine renewable energy is harvested, integrated monitoring platforms comprising multibeam imaging sonar systems… read more here.
Keywords: renewable energy; multibeam imaging; marine; marine renewable ... See more keywords
Scanning Scheme for Underwater High-Rise Pile Cap Foundation Based on Imaging Sonar
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DOI: 10.3390/su15086402
Abstract: This study developed a sonar scanning scheme for underwater high-rise pile cap foundations (HRPCFs) to improve the efficiency of bridge inspection and prolong structural durability. First, two key factors in the measurement point arrangement that… read more here.
Keywords: rise pile; high rise; pile cap; underwater high ... See more keywords