The Development of an Experimental Airborne Laser Remote Sensor for Oil Detection and Classification in Spills

Fantasia, J. F.; Ingrao, Hector C.

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The Development of an Experimental Airborne Laser Remote Sensor for Oil Detection and Classification in Spills

1975-02-01
By Fantasia, J. F. ; Ingrao, Hector C.

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English

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Creators:

Fantasia, J. F. ; Ingrao, Hector C.
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development
Subject/TRT Terms:
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-TSC-USCG-74-5 ; CG-D-86-75
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Coast Guard
Abstract:

A study and measurements program to determine the feasibility of using laser-excited oil fluorescence as a means of detecting and classifying oils in spills in the marine environment was undertaken at the DOT/Transportation System Center. The study consisted of an analysis of the fluorescence properties of oils and oil slicks on the sea surface, and a theoretical analysis of the remote fluorometry of oil spills. As a result of this study a laboratory and field measurements program was undertaken. Laboratory measurements were made of 29 crude and refined oils commonly transported in the marine environment. These measurements included AP1 gravity, fluorescence and reflectance spectra, fluorescence coefficient and fluorescence lifetimes. Similar measurements were made with a laboratory model of an N2 laser oil spill remote sensor. Results of these measurements showed that, under certain conditions, oil spill detection and classification can be made in the marine environment.
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PDF
Funding:

4204.2/3 ; PPA No. CG-03
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11396/dot_11396_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 6.89 MB]
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Volpe Center
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha256:c9fcfcfddf0efbaf916c9a2d62773136c410e0090977c7c78f65b08c4320dccc

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English

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