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Development of airborne oil thickness measurements |
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| Authors: | Brown Carl E Fingas Mervin F |
| Institution: | Emergencies Science and Technology Division, Environment Canada, 335 River Road, Ottawa, Ont., Canada, K1A 0H3 |
| Abstract: | A laboratory sensor has now been developed to measure the absolute thickness of oil on water slicks. This prototype oil slick thickness measurement system is known as the laser-ultrasonic remote sensing of oil thickness (LURSOT) sensor. This laser opto-acoustic sensor is the initial step in the ultimate goal of providing an airborne sensor with the ability to remotely measure oil-on-water slick thickness. The LURSOT sensor employs three lasers to produce and measure the time-of-flight of ultrasonic waves in oil and hence provide a direct measurement of oil slick thickness. The successful application of this technology to the measurement of oil slick thickness will benefit the scientific community as a whole by providing information about the dynamics of oil slick spreading and the spill responder by providing a measurement of the effectiveness of spill countermeasures such as dispersant application and in situ burning. This paper will provide a review of early developments and discuss the current state-of-the-art in the field of oil slick thickness measurement. |
| Keywords: | Oil Slick Thickness Measurement Laser Opto-acoustic |
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