This grant supports acquisition of frequency doubling optics for an existing Optech Gemini Airborne Laser Swath Mapping System that will enable the NSF/EAR supported National Center for Airborne Laser Swath Mapping (NCALM) for the first time to map shallow bathymetry (depths of up to 5 m) underlying non turbid waters at sub-meter resolutions. The sensor head will be manufactured by Optech and integrated with their existing ALSM system to allow for operation in the visible green spectrum for water penetration. Coupled with the recent acquisition of a full waveform digitization system, NCALM will be poised to develop techniques for two-color, full-waveform light detection and ranging (LIDAR) observations, including intensity profiles. Academic Researchers interested in the subtle bottom topography of shallow rivers, lakes and the neritic marine benthos will for the first time have access to a tool for high resolution, remote bathymetric mapping together with planning support, data analysis and quality control, and student research experience enabled by NSF support of NCALM.

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Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0949289
Program Officer
Russell C. Kelz
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2010-04-01
Budget End
2010-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$360,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Florida
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Gainesville
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32611