PROSPECTS OF LIDAR APPLICATION IN WALKING BOTTOM MOVED DEVICES

The prospects of using lidar as an element of technical vision of underwater walking vehicles are discussed. Walking machines appear to be the most suitable for seabed conditions. The proposed elements have a number of advantages over more traditional image sensors. Shown are already existing patents applicable for use in seabed conditions. It is proposed to use lidars for a system of automatic recognition and determination of geometric dimensions of anomalies and structural elements of technological pipelines in the oil and gas industry.