Date of Award
1989
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Cuschieri, Joseph M.
Abstract
A computer algorithm is developed to provide real-time cross range spatial quantization for a single beam forward look SONAR similar in operation to a typical sidescan SONAR. This involves the computer simulation of return time signals generated by scanning a surface profile. The time signals are normalized with respect to the scanning altitude to simulate the application of a time varying gain, and then are used as input to the surface estimation algorithm. The algorithm requires two time signals acquired from adjacent scanning positions and solves a stereoscopic geometry in arriving at the surface estimate. Final estimates have an error of less than 1% in target height determination within a set range of operation.
Extent
155 p.
Recommended Citation
Park, Joseph C., "Estimation of cross range dimensions from a single beam forward look SONAR" (1989). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1980 - 1989. 718.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_3/718
Identifier
FADT14501
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1989.|College of Engineering and Computer Science