Oil-on-Water Sensor.

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Abstract:

The Oil-on-Water Sensor system detects the presence of oil on water by emitting a wideband IR pulse and receiving reflections at two narrow spectral bands. Theory of operation is based on differences in the reflectance of water and oil at these narrow spectral bands. Ratio detection minimizes effects of surface wave action. This final report explains the principles of sensing, describes and explains the prototype equipment, and describes construction details of the Oil-on-Water Sensor. Finally, the report outlines the testing program that was used and provides data from these tests. Author

Author(s):
Mccormack, Kent ; Fournier, Gerald ; Knight, William
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC DALLAS EQUIPMENT GROUP
Descriptive Note:
Final engineering rept.,
Pagination:
0206

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TI-UI-998200-01-F, USCG-D-87-74
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-CG-31888-A
Project Number(s):
CG-4241.2.8
Monitor Series:
D-87-74
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*Oil spills, *Infrared detectors, *Remote detectors, Water pollution, Prototypes, Test methods, Infrared detection, Reflectance, Performance(Engineering), Optical equipment, Circuits, Experimental data, Fabrication
Field(s)/Group(s):
Infrared Detection and Detectors, Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*Oil pollution detection, Design, Performance evaluation
Report Date:
1974 Feb 01