Abstract
Laser scanning technology is a form of remote sensing which has shown, in feasibility studies, that a water
surface can be measured rapidly and accurately without in-situ sensors. The adoption of a terrestrial laser
scanner (TLS) for wave measurements is an innovative use of state-of-the-art technology usually employed
for surveying and high precision surface modelling. An experimental setup for the measurement of waves in
a wave flume is detailed and the results of remote sensing of wave parameters are described. The
experiment conducted involves a unique method for measuring wave parameters such as wave height, wave
period and wavelength. The experiments function as a source of reliable laboratory controlled data, however
it also provides a platform for the development of laser scanning technology for field measurements.
surface can be measured rapidly and accurately without in-situ sensors. The adoption of a terrestrial laser
scanner (TLS) for wave measurements is an innovative use of state-of-the-art technology usually employed
for surveying and high precision surface modelling. An experimental setup for the measurement of waves in
a wave flume is detailed and the results of remote sensing of wave parameters are described. The
experiment conducted involves a unique method for measuring wave parameters such as wave height, wave
period and wavelength. The experiments function as a source of reliable laboratory controlled data, however
it also provides a platform for the development of laser scanning technology for field measurements.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011 (COASTS AND PORTS 2011) |
| Publisher | Curran Associates |
| Pages | 138-143 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781622764303 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Sept 2011 |
| Event | 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011, COASTS 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, PORTS 2011 - Perth, WA, Australia Duration: 28 Sept 2011 → 30 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011, COASTS 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, PORTS 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Perth, WA |
| Period | 28/09/11 → 30/09/11 |
Keywords
- remote sensing
- terrestrial laser scanner
- wave measurement