Title :
MBARI´s Midwater Ecology Low-Light Imaging System Development
Author :
McBride, Lance R. ; Reisenbichler, Kim R. ; Johnson, Barbara L.
Author_Institution :
Monterey Bay Aquarium Res. Inst., Moss Landing, CA
Abstract :
This paper focuses on the technology for an imaging system that allows MBARI´s midwater ecologists to detect both illuminated, nearly transparent organisms and stimulated bioluminescence. The system utilizes high intensity red LEDs and an ICCD camera with the ability to gate the detected light. This system uses less power than traditional underwater video systems and provides a higher contrast image for use in future automated counting systems
Keywords :
CCD image sensors; bioluminescence; light emitting diodes; oceanographic equipment; ICCD camera; MBARI midwater ecology; Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute; automated counting systems; high intensity red LEDs; imaging system technology; low-light imaging system development; stimulated bioluminescence; transparent organisms; underwater video systems; Animals; Bioluminescence; Biomedical optical imaging; Cameras; Ecosystems; Environmental factors; Light emitting diodes; Lighting; Optical sensors; Organisms;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2006
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0114-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0115-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2006.306839
