Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Active Aerial Detection of Oil Spills (81)
Problem: Detect and map oil spills and other fluorescent materials in an open environment at night
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Determined fluorescence signatures for oils and other materials
- Developed multichannel airborne scanner with internal light sourceto excite and detect fluorescence
- Demonstrated performance using rhodamine dye, controlled oil spills, and real-world oil spills
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical design; mechanical design; manufacture of optical components; electronics; photonics; and aerial field surveys.
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Contact: Jerry Sandness
