Patrick Larochelle

Optech (Canada), Université Laval

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Patrick Larochelle is a researcher at the forefront of polarimetric imaging and its application to autonomous oceanographic systems. His work centers on leveraging the polarization of light to solve critical sensing challenges, particularly in harsh and dynamic environments. Larochelle’s major contribution is the development of a novel, motion-free method for high-resolution polarimetric imaging, detailed in his 2025 paper, which simplifies the traditionally complex measurement of light polarization—a breakthrough with significant potential for biomedical devices. He is also recognized for pioneering the use of continuous-wave laser polarimetry for sea-ice detection on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Lagrangian platforms, a technique that enhances the safety and navigational capability of these vehicles in polar regions. This work, published in 2018, directly addresses the rapid expansion of AUVs in oceanography by providing a new tool for observational studies. With a growing citation record, Larochelle’s research bridges optical physics and marine technology, offering practical solutions for both biomedical imaging and autonomous exploration in extreme environments.

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H-Index
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Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Sea-ice detection for autonomous underwater vehicles and oceanographic lagrangian platforms by continuous-wave laser polarimetry
5 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: Optech (Canada), Université Laval

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