A technique is given for the recovery of planar surfaces using two spread-beam sonar readings. If a single planar surface gives rise to the two readings, the method recovers the surface quite accurately. Moreover, the technique provides information on the specular na ture of the surface. Simulation and experiment demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique and recommend its use in practice.
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