Title :
Underwater 3D modelling and photosynthetic life detection
Author :
Jasiobedzki, P. ; Dimas, C.F. ; Lim, D.
Author_Institution :
MDA Space Missions, Brampton, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Automatic detection of photosynthetic life underwater when combined with photorealistic 3D models of observed sites offers a powerful tool for scientific investigations. This paper describes underwater Scene Modeler (uSM) and presents results of experiments in mapping and modelling microbialites colonies conducted as part of the Pavilion Lake Research Project (PLRP). uSM can be also used for monitoring health of marine plants, such as coral and algae, and inspection of underwater structures.
Keywords :
cameras; microorganisms; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; seawater; underwater equipment; underwater optics; Pavilion Lake Research Project; algae; automatic detection; coral; marine plant health; microbialites colonies; photorealistic 3D models; photosynthetic life detection; underwater 3D modelling; underwater Scene Modeler; underwater structure inspection; Cameras; Fluorescence; Image resolution; Lakes; Light emitting diodes; Solid modeling; 3D modeling; analog planetary research; chlorophyll fluorescence detection; microbialites; underwater stereo cameras;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans, 2012
Conference_Location :
Hampton Roads, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0829-8
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404779
