An efficient non-uniformity correction technique for side-scan sonar imagery

Authors: Galdran, A., Isasi, A., Al-Rawi, M., Rodriguez, J., Bastos, J., Elmgren, F. and Pinto, M.

Journal: OCEANS 2017 - Aberdeen

Volume: 2017-October

Pages: 1-6

ISBN: 9781509052783

DOI: 10.1109/OCEANSE.2017.8084577

Abstract:

Mapping the seabed represents a fundamental task for many applications. A key technology for that goal is Side-Scan Sonar (SSS) imaging, which offers a large operating range and high resolutions. However, SSS often suffers from echo decay due to water absorption, producing undesired intensity non-uniformities in the image. We propose here a new inhomogeneity correction technique for SSS imagery that exploits two-dimensional information to estimate and remove this non-uniformity. Our approach achieves results similar or better than other recent techniques, and it enjoys a great computational efficiency, being a good candidate for a real-time implementation.

Source: Scopus

An Efficient Non-uniformity Correction Technique for Side-Scan Sonar Imagery

Authors: Galdran, A., Isasi, A., Al-Rawi, M., Rodriguez, J., Bastos, J., Elmgren, F. and Pinto, M.

Journal: OCEANS 2017 - ABERDEEN

ISSN: 0197-7385

Source: Web of Science (Lite)