Sensor system for real-time bioluminescence signature determination
US8048372B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V8/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A real-time in-situ sensor system is provided for measurement of bioluminescence and determination of bioluminescence surface signature. The system measures bioluminescence in the wake of a submerged moving object as well as ambient light levels outside of the wake. Along with measurements of depth and water-quality parameters including turbidity, temperature and salinity, the surface signature of the induced underwater bioluminescence can be calculated by considering light transmission and attenuation through water. With this real-time information, the operator of the submerged moving object can employ tactical maneuvers to affect the resultant surface signature.
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