Modulated pulse laser with pseudorandom coding capabilities for underwater ranging, detection, and imaging

Optical detection, ranging, and imaging of targets in turbid water is complicated by absorption and scattering. It has been shown that using a pulsed laser source with a range-gated receiver or an intensity modulated source with a coherent RF receiver can improve target contrast in turbid water. A blended approach using a modulated-pulse waveform has been previously suggested as a way to further improve target contrast. However only recently has a rugged and reliable laser source been developed that is capable of synthesizing such a waveform so that the effect of the underwater environment on the propagation of a modulated pulse can be studied. In this paper, we outline the motivation for the modulated-pulse (MP) concept, and experimentally evaluate different MP waveforms: single-tone MP and pseudorandom coded MP sequences.     

Analysis of MCP gain selection for underwater range-gated imaging applications based on ICCD

In this paper, the gain and noise of underwater laser range-gated imaging systems based on intensified CCD (ICCD) are theoretically analyzed. Combined with experimental results, the quality of underwater images at different system parameters is objectively evaluated from the aspect of modulation degree and histogram of grayscale distribution. Comprehensive selection disciplines of micro-channel plate (MCP) gain in applications is generalized according to the coherence between theory and experiment, and a scheme of auto gain control (AGC) based on image analysis is proposed for underwater range-gated imaging systems.     

Analytic beam spread function for ocean optics applications

A discrete ordinates code is developed with which to compute the beam spread function (BSF) without invoking the small-angle scattering approximation or performing Monte Carlo calculations. The computed BSF is used to predict the response of a detector versus its distance to the origin of a highly collimated beam, its angle with respect to the beam, and the two local angles that specify the detector orientation. Numerical results have been obtained for water models that simulate a clear ocean, a coastal ocean, and a turbid harbor. Six orders of magnitude or more change in the detector response caused by scattered photons can be predicted for different detector locations while simultaneously obtaining small changes for different detector orientations. This capability is useful for assessment of the sensitivity of the detector response to the interpretation of time-independent underwater imaging systems or visibility models.     

基于水下光电成像系统研究计算机仿真技术

在引入小角度近似原理的基础上构建相关的理论模型,对水下光电成像探测系统计算机仿真技术进行一定程度的研究。从接收信号分类、系统结构模型、信号以及前向散射辐射量等方面入手,构建信号辐射演算模型。由于散射光的客观存在,在距离相对恒定的情况下,对水下成像面各要素的信号辐射量的量化、后向散射辐射量等方面展开了讨论,并进行计算机的相关仿真技术研究。     

Single-viewpoint, catadioptric cone mirror omnidirectional imaging theory and analysis

A family of catadioptric imaging systems has been developed that can achieve omnidirectional viewing with a single planar imager while still being able to recover perspective images, provided that they satisfy the single-viewpoint (SVP) constraint. It has been shown that the only mirror shapes that can have SVP when paired with a sole focusing planar imager camera are the surfaces of revolution of conic section curves. However, the special case of such a surface, the cone-shaped mirror itself, has not been deemed a viable SVP mirror shape. We present a comprehensive imaging theory of the cone mirror in its SVP configuration. We show that the SVP, cone mirror catadioptric system not only is practical but also has unique advantages for certain applications. The detailed theory explains why and how a practical SVP cone configuration can be set up, the merits and weaknesses of such systems, and how one can remedy the weaknesses to create a workable imaging system. We also derive the tolerance formula for estimating effects of alignment errors. A prototype has been constructed, and experimental results validate our theory.     

Model-based optical resolution

This paper considers the two-point resolution of imaging systems from the viewpoint of model fitting theory. Earlier results have been extended to include (partially) coherent sources of unknown intensity. Furthermore, it is shown how the probability of resolution can be computed. This probability can be used to compare the performance of different imaging systems     

Extreme-ultraviolet lensless Fourier-transform holography

We demonstrate 100-nm-resolution holographic aerial image monitoring based on lensless Fourier-transform holography at extreme-UV (EUV) wavelengths, using synchrotron-based illumination. This method can be used to monitor the coherent imaging performance of EUV lithographic optical systems. The system has been implemented in the EUV phase-shifting point-diffraction interferometer recently developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Here we introduce the idea of the holographic aerial image-recording technique and present imaging performance characterization results for a 10x Schwarzschild objective, a prototype EUV lithographic optic. The results are compared with simulations, and good agreement is obtained. Various object patterns, including phase-shift-enhanced patterns, have been studied. Finally, the application of the holographic aerial image-recording technique to EUV multilayer mask-blank defect characterization is discussed.     

Ejector expansion refrigeration system: Ejector design and performance evaluation

Use of a two-phase flow ejector as an expansion device in vapor compression refrigeration systems is one of the efficient ways to enhance its performance. The present work aims to design a constant-area two phase flow ejector and to evaluate performance characteristics of the ejector expansion refrigeration system working with R134a. In order to achieve these objectives, a simulation program is developed and effects of operating conditions and ejector internal efficiencies on the system performance are investigated using EES software. Comparison between present results and published experimental data revealed that the developed model can predict the system COP with a maximum error of 2.3%. The system COP increased by 87.5% as evaporation temperature changed from −10 °C to 10 °C. Finally, correlations to size ejector main diameters as a function of operating conditions, system cooling capacity and ejector internal efficiencies are reported.     

水下声学超材料研究

声学超材料在空气中应用的研究已经很多,通过对其声学负参数的研究可以实现负折射、声隐身、波束控制以及超分辨成像等功能。声学超材料在空气中的良好应用也让更多的研究者们聚焦水下声学超材料(简称水声超材料)声聚焦、声透射等的研究,其在水下的研究涉及到流固耦合以及模式转换的影响,会更加复杂。水下研究的主要难题有尺度大、低频性能差、不耐静水压力等,针对此类问题,国内外研究者做了很多相关工作。水声超材料的发展历程经历了多个阶段。经典的局域共振型水声超材料的一系列优化措施是对实现水下宽带、低频吸声的探索;超晶格超表面复合结构的声二极管对实现噪声控制、声学通讯、目标探测等起到重要影响;其他比如水声隐身斗篷、水声学棱镜等应用也具有不错的前景。由此可见声学超材料在水下的研究潜力是巨大的。     

A 100-MHz ultrasound imaging system for dermatologic and ophthalmologic diagnostics

A major design problem concerning high-frequency broad-band ultrasound imaging systems is caused by the strong dispersive attenuation of the tissue, which gives rise to images with inhomogeneous resolution and poor signal to noise ratio (SNR). To address the noise problem, strongly focused transducers with high energy density in a narrow focal region are utilized, which also provide more isotropic images due to improved lateral resolution. To account for the short depth of the focal area two suitable imaging conceptions are used: 1) synthetic aperture concept and 2) B/D-scan concept. To avoid the inhomogeneity of the images, different transmitter signals for each depth are applied, which are pseudoinversely prefiltered according to the transfer function of the tissue. To gain signal energy required for inverse filtering, a pulse compression technique with nonlinearly frequency modulated chirp signals is utilized. These procedures have been implemented in an ultrasound imaging system, which has been developed in the authors' laboratory for eye and skin examinations, It can be used with transducers in a frequency range from 20 to 250 MHz.     

水下高速目标航行参数遥测技术研究

对于高速、强机动的水下目标来说,其航行参数信息的实时遥测具有重要意义。水声信号的多普勒频移估计与补偿是水声遥测的关键技术之一,它直接影响着水声遥测的效果与性能。针对双曲线调频信号及线性调频信号进行仿真分析,对比在相同情况下的多普勒频偏可补偿性,仿真实验证明双曲线调频信号具备较高的多普勒容限,其时延值估计精度可达到1μs。结合工程实际,采用双曲调频信号与单频信号组合的方式进行水声遥测,充分发挥双曲线调频信号的多普勒不变性和单频信号对多普勒频移的敏感性,在获得较高定位精度的同时,也具备高精度的水声遥测功能。该组合信标信号经过湖上试验验证,具有遥测精度高、误码率低、易于实现等优点,可直接应用于相关水声工程中。     

Terahertz imaging system performance model for concealed-weapon identification

The U.S. Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a terahertz (THz) -band imaging system performance model for detection and identification of concealed weaponry. The MATLAB-based model accounts for the effects of all critical sensor and display components and for the effects of atmospheric attenuation, concealment material attenuation, and active illumination. The model is based on recent U.S. Army NVESD sensor performance modeling technology that couples system design parameters to observer-sensor field performance by using the acquire methodology for weapon identification performance predictions. This THz model has been developed in support of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agencies' Terahertz Imaging Focal-Plane Technology (TIFT) program and is currently being used to guide the design and development of a 0.650 THz active-passive imaging system. This paper will describe the THz model in detail, provide and discuss initial modeling results for a prototype THz imaging system, and outline plans to calibrate and validate the model through human perception testing.     

Wavelet transform and its applicationto control system fault detection

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Detection performance of a diffusive wave phased array

Diffusive wave phased arrays have been demonstrated to be a sensitive method of detecting inhomogeneities embedded in heavily scattering media. However, the increase in sensitivity is coupled with an increase in noise, so that the optimum performance may not be obtained when the sources are modulated in antiphase. The performance of a range of configurations in the presence of Gaussian noise is investigated by using probabilistic detection theory. A model of diffusive wave propagation through scattering media is used to demonstrate that the phase performance can be improved by controlling the relative phase difference between the two sources. However, the best performance is obtained by using the amplitude response of a single source system. The major benefit of a phased array system is therefore the rejection of common systematic noise.     

Underwater three-dimensional imaging with an amplitude-modulated laser radar at a 405 nm wavelength

We report the results of underwater imaging with an amplitude-modulated single-mode laser beam and miniaturized piezoactuator-based scanning system. The basic elements of the device are a diode laser source at 405 nm with digital amplitude modulation and a microscanning system realized with a small-aperture aspheric lens mounted on a pair of piezoelectric translators driven by sawtooth waveforms. The system has been designed to be a low-weight and rugged imaging device suitable to operate at medium range (approximately 10 m) in clear seawater as also demonstrated by computer simulation of layout performance. In the controlled laboratory conditions a submillimeter range accuracy has been obtained at a laser amplitude modulation frequency of 36.7 MHz.     

Linear astigmatism of confocal off-axis reflective imaging systems and its elimination

Linear astigmatism of a confocal off-axis reflective imaging system when the object plane is tilted and located at a finite distance from the imaging system is derived. We show that linear astigmatism can be eliminated by proper configuration of the parent mirror axes in confocal off-axis two-mirror systems. The tilt angle of the image plane is also derived. The developed theory is verified by ray-tracing analysis of an example system.     

Coherence and polarization of electromagnetic beams modulated by random phase screens and their changes through complex ABCD optical systems

The change of coherence and polarization of an electromagnetic beam modulated by a random anisotropic phase screen passing through any optical system is found within the framework of complex ABCD-matrix theory This means that the formalism can treat imaging and Fourier transform and free-space optical systems, as well as fractional Fourier transform systems, with finite-size limiting apertures of Gaussian transmission shape. Thus, the current paper shall be considered as a continuation, extension, and generalization of a previous work by Shirai and Wolf [J. Opt. Soc. Am. A21, 1907 (2004)]. It will be shown that the inclusion of apertures in the optical system strongly influences not only the propagation of spatial coherence but also the degree of polarization of a propagating field. Analytical expressions of coherence and polarization propagation will be given in terms of the matrix elements for any complex optical system.     

基于伪随机序列的多波束水声探测系统的信道估计技术

多波束水声探测系统不同方向回波信号的同时检测,可以理解为通信中的信道估计问题。在水下多径传播环境中,多径信道的时延参数和幅度衰减参数的估计是多波束探测系统实现目标探测、定位和识别的基础,而抑制来自其它波束的多址干扰(MAI)是信道估计算法的重要目标。将直接序列码分多址(Direct Sequence Code-Division Multiple Access,简称DS-CDMA)通信系统模型应用于水声多波束探测系统。建立了基于伪随机序列的水下多波束探测系统的信号模型,研究了基于子空间方法的超分辨率信道估计算法。并给出了数值仿真实现,分析了信噪比、多址干扰及发射波束数等对信道估计算法性能的影响。仿真结果表明,该算法具有抑制多址干扰的性能,信道参数的估计方差逼近Cramer-Rao下界。这种信道估计技术尤其适合应用于多波束参量阵探测系统。     

On the optical theory of underwater vision in humans

Defocus changes the visual contrast sensitivity function, thereby creating a complex curve with local dips and peaks. Since underwater vision in humans is severely defocused, we used optical theory and the phenomenon of spurious resolution to predict how well humans can see in this environment. The values obtained correspond well with experimental measurements of underwater human acuity from earlier studies and even point to an opportunity for humans with exceptional contrast sensitivity to see better underwater than the children in those studies. The same theory could be useful when discussing the visual acuity of amphibious animals, as they may use pupil constriction as a means of improving underwater vision.