Geometrical Correction of Side-scan Sonar Images

Tal Sheffer, Hugo Guterman

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

The underwater environment makes object-detection missions difficult. Side-scan Sonar (SSS) has been found to be suitable for seabed scanning missions, however the sonar images acquired from SSS often suffer from considerable noise and geometrical distortion, which changes the understanding of the texture, size, and shape of seabed objects. In order to identify seabed objects, it is thus vital to reconstruct the actual shape by reducing distortion. This paper proposes a process for correcting and reconstructing the sonar image map that utilizes intensity normalization, slant range correction, yaw and pitch correction, and speed and location correction. This is done using navigation and inertial data acquired by the autonomous underwater vehicle sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9781538663783
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 12 Dec 201814 Dec 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period12/12/1814/12/18

Keywords

  • corrections
  • distortions
  • image reconstruction
  • seabed
  • side scan sonar
  • underwater

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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