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NASA Fluid Lensing & MiDAR - Next-Generation Remote Sensing Technologies for Aquatic Remote SensingPiti's Tepungan Bay and Tumon Bay, two of five marine preserves in Guam, have not been mapped to a level of detail sufficient to support proposed management strategies. This project addresses this gap by providing high resolution maps to promote sustainable, responsible use of the area while protecting natural resources. Dr. Chirayath, a research scientist at the NASA Ames Laboratory, developed a theoretical model and algorithm called 'Fluid Lensing'. Fluid lensing removes optical distortions caused by moving water, improving the clarity of the images taken of the corals below the surface. We will also be using MiDAR, a next-generation remote sensing instrument that provides real-time multispectral video using an array of LED emitters coupled with NASA's FluidCam Imaging System, which may assist Guam's coral reef response team in understanding the severity and magnitude of coral bleaching events. This project will produce a 3D orthorectified model of the shallow water coral reef ecosystems in Tumon Bay and Piti marine preserves. These 3D models may be printed, creating a tactile diorama and increasing understanding of coral reefs among various audiences, including key decision makers. More importantly, the final data products can enable accurate and quantitative health assessment capabilities for coral reef ecosystems.
Document ID
20180002152
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chirayath, Ved
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
April 4, 2018
Publication Date
March 26, 2018
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN53964
Meeting Information
Meeting: Regional Conference on Island Sustainability
Location: Tumon
Country: Guam
Start Date: March 26, 2018
End Date: March 30, 2018
Sponsors: Guam Univ.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Aquatic
Remote Sensing
Lensing
Fluid
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