Accession Number:

AD0701416

Title:

DEVELOPMENT OF A TURBIDITY-MEASURING UNDERWATER OPTICAL RADAR SYSTEM

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jun 1968-31 Aug 1969

Corporate Author:

STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CA

Personal Author(s):

• Krishnan, Kamala S.
• Evans, William E.
• Honey, Richard C.
• Sorenson, Glenn P.

Report Date:

1969-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

71.0

Abstract:

The results of a feasibility study of measuring subsurface turbidity in the ocean are presented. The design and development of the laser transmitter and receiver packages of an underwater optical radar system are discussed. The initial performance of the equipment in three field trials in the Pacific Ocean is described, the data obtained is discussed, and the system is evaluated.

Descriptors:

• *OPTICAL RADAR
• *SEA WATER
• LASERS
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• UNDERWATER
• LIGHT TRANSMISSION
• WAKE
• PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES

Subject Categories:

• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Optical Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE