A novel algorithm for quasi real-time matching of bathymetric data

Mohammed Al-Rawi*, Tauvry Sebastien, Alberto Isasi, Adrian Galdran, Jonathan Rodriguez, Fredrik Elmgren, Joaquim Bastos, Marc Pinto

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Abstract

Matching two regions represented in bathymetric data that have some form of geographical overlapping is an important and challenging aspect in underwater mapping. It is important because of the possible error in estimating the geographical location of each point underwater. It is challenging due to the size of the acquired bathymetric data points. The matching could also play a vital role in the registration of underwater images and/or maps fusion, if both bathymetric and intensity scans are considered. Compared to the exhaustive search that requires polynomial time, O(n2), an efficient bathymetric matching algorithm is proposed in this work that finds several matchpoints in linear time, requiring thus O(n) computations. The paper thus presents a new algorithm that allows to compile the bathymetric data of the common areas of two submarine areas that have been sampled in underwater missions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 7A: Ocean Engineering
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)978-0791851265
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Sept 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 17 Jun 201822 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE
Volume7A

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period17/06/1822/06/18

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