Title :
A stereoscopic ranging system using standard PC technology
Author :
Nelissen, Nick ; Koch, Rolf ; Duncan, Alec
Author_Institution :
Phys. & Energy Studies Program, Murdoch Univ., WA, Australia
Abstract :
A stereoscopic ranging system is currently being developed as a key source of positional information for an underwater ROV station keeping system. Advancements in PC technology make it possible to use a relatively simple image capture card and a PC as a platform for the fast capture and processing of video images. We make use of the extensive capabilities of fast data buses and the high processing power of fast PCs with Pentium II or III processors. Using this approach we are developing an image processing system that is largely manufacturer independent and promises a good path for both hardware and software upgrading in the future
Keywords :
distance measurement; position control; remotely operated vehicles; stereo image processing; underwater vehicles; Pentium II processor; Pentium III processor; fast data buses; image capture card; positional information; standard PC technology; stereoscopic ranging system; underwater ROV station keeping system; video images; Australia; Computer architecture; Control systems; Hardware; Image processing; Manufacturing processes; Personal communication networks; Prototypes; Remotely operated vehicles; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Underwater Technology, 2000. UT 00. Proceedings of the 2000 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Tokyo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6378-7
DOI :
10.1109/UT.2000.852535
