The benthoscope system: a versatile tool for seafloor characterization, benthic species identification, and habitat mapping
The BENTHOSCOPE is a versatile, compact and portable georeferenced underwater imaging tool, designed for rapid, high-coverage seafloor and benthos sampling. It features a high-resolution real-time imaging system, capable of capturing both photographs and videos for photogrammetry, along with depth a...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/452349 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/452349 https://dx.doi.org/10.5821/iwp.2025.24.13983 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Oceanography -- Research -- Spain Oceanography -- Equipment and supplies Benthos -- Spain Photogrammetry -- Spain Benthos Seafloor Underwater imaging Photogrammetry Habitat mapping Oceanografia -- Investigació -- Illes Balears Oceanografia -- Aparells i instruments Bentos -- Illes Balears Fotogrametria -- Illes Balears Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geologia::Oceanografia Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria electrònica::Instrumentació i mesura |
| Sumario: | The BENTHOSCOPE is a versatile, compact and portable georeferenced underwater imaging tool, designed for rapid, high-coverage seafloor and benthos sampling. It features a high-resolution real-time imaging system, capable of capturing both photographs and videos for photogrammetry, along with depth and water temperature data acquisition. Its lightweight and modular design allows for easy deployment from various vessels, without requiring complex infrastructure to enhance survey efficiency. Successfully deployed in a 35 days oceanographic research survey around the Balearic Islands, the system has proven to be a cost-effective and adaptable alternative to traditional ROVs and other photogrammetric technologies. |
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