Night time surveillance of harbors and coastal areas using bioluminescence camera and buoy systems

David Lapota

doi:10.1117/12.609624

19 May 2005 Night time surveillance of harbors and coastal areas using bioluminescence camera and buoy systems

David Lapota

Proceedings Volume 5780, Photonics for Port and Harbor Security; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.609624
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Bioluminescence is an environmental factor which can significantly impact the detection of Naval Forces in the field and in port. Similarly, bioluminescence visualization at night can help locate divers and fast boats in areas where they might pose a threat to Naval and metropolitan high value assets. Coastal waters accumulate large populations of bioluminescent organisms making transit of personnel and vehicles through this zone susceptible to detection by the unaided dark adapted eye and low light level intensified camera systems. Consequently, there is a need for measuring coastal bioluminescence on a routine continuous basis to aid in maritime protection and alerting homeland security personnel to submerged and transiting targets in real time during the hours of darkness. The challenge is to assess the bioluminescence levels (levels of detection) within areas of concern on a continuing basis. SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego has developed and tested autonomous buoys (BioBuoy) to measure the intensity of bioluminescence, water clarity, and temperature which permits operators to know when targets will be visible at night. The integration of the buoy system with an automated image intensification camera system would actually locate the potential target for interdiction.

Citation Download Citation

David Lapota "Night time surveillance of harbors and coastal areas using bioluminescence camera and buoy systems", Proc. SPIE 5780, Photonics for Port and Harbor Security, (19 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.609624

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available