An Instrument For The Measurement Of Spectral Attenuation Coefficient And Narrow Angle Volume Scattering Function Of Ocean Waters

R. W. Austin; T. J. Petzold

doi:10.1117/12.954493

10 November 1975 An Instrument For The Measurement Of Spectral Attenuation Coefficient And Narrow Angle Volume Scattering Function Of Ocean Waters

R. W. Austin, T. J. Petzold

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Proceedings Volume 0064, Ocean Optics IV; (1975) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954493
Event: 19th Annual Technical Symposium, 1975, San Diego, United States

Abstract

A new instrument has been developed for the study of those optical properties of ocean water that affect the transmission of image-forming light. The instrument performs simultaneous measurements of the volume attenuation coefficient and the volume scattering function at three angles. Any of ten wavelengths covering the spectral range from 400 to 670 nanometers may be used. A depth capability of 500 meters permits the examination of water below the euphotic zone and of the bottom waters on the continental shelf. The considerations leading to the design of the instrument, its capabilities and the unique features it incorporates are discussed. Some examples of the data obtained with the instrument are presented.

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R. W. Austin and T. J. Petzold "An Instrument For The Measurement Of Spectral Attenuation Coefficient And Narrow Angle Volume Scattering Function Of Ocean Waters", Proc. SPIE 0064, Ocean Optics IV, (10 November 1975); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954493

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