Title :
A portable, electronic-focusing sonar system for AUVs using 2D sparse-array technology
Author :
Chiang, Alice M. ; Broadstone, Steven R. ; Impagliazzo, John M.
Author_Institution :
Teratech Corp., Burlington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Jeralech Corporation is developing an electronic-sonar system for 3D imaging to be integrated into low power, compact marine vehicles. This sonar system fulfills operational requirements for mine identification while preserving the vehicle´s ability to conduct extended range missions. The capability of the sonar is a result of the development of application specific integrated circuits based on Teratech´s proprietary Charge Domain Processing (CDP) technology. The intended application is for reconnaissance in shallow and very-shallow waters.
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; mining; oceanographic techniques; sonar detection; underwater sound; underwater vehicles; 2D sparse-array technology; 3D imaging; AUV; CDP technology; Charge Domain Processing; Jeralech Corporation; Teratech proprietary; application specific integrated circuits; compact marine vehicles; extended range mission; mine identification; portable electronic-focusing sonar system; shallow water; sonar capability; vehicle ability; very-shallow water; Acoustic imaging; Consumer electronics; Lenses; Marine technology; Marine vehicles; Reconnaissance; Remotely operated vehicles; Sensor arrays; Sonar applications; Sonar navigation;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '02 MTS/IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7534-3
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2002.1191960
