Accession Number:

ADA516693

Title:

Backscattering and Polarization Properties of Marine Particles -- Instrument Development and Field Work

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept.

Corporate Author:

SEQUOIA SCIENTIFIC INC BELLEVUE WA

Personal Author(s):

• Agrawal, Yogesh
• Boss, Emmanuel

Report Date:

2008-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

Long-term goals i Develop instruments for near-pi backscattering properties of particles in the near-pi region. ii Quantify and understand the inherent optical properties IOPs of natural particles in the near-pi angle range, with particular emphasis on polarization iii Present the results in a manner useful to the Optics community. Objectives Modify the LISST-Back near-pi backscatter measuring instrument to add polarization measurement capabilities Characterize and contrast natural particle scattering with scattering by spheres Publish the observed properties in a manner accessible to the optics community. This work has relevance to interpreting LIDAR measurements of scattering from the coastal seas. The idea is to advance knowledge of backscattering cross-sections and polarization properties of non-spherical natural particles.

Descriptors:

• *POLARIZATION
• *PARTICLES
• *BACKSCATTERING
• *SEDIMENTS
• SCATTERING
• OPTICAL PROPERTIES
• OPTICAL RADAR

Subject Categories:

• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Optical Detection and Detectors
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE