LASER-OPTICAL DISTANCE MEASUREMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

LASEROPTISCHE FERNMESSVERFAHREN IM UMWELTSCHUTZ

The progress of laser research and of rapid data-processing have made possible the design and construction of distance measuring equipment which can be used to make quantitative and qualitative measurements over a wide area of the spatial and temporal distribution of gaseous air pollutants. The most effective form for this purpose is the infra-red laser. As compared with conventional measuring techniques the laser method affords obvious advantages; e.g. the large volume of data which can be collected at low cost, and the fact that direct contact between the measuring instrument and the object to be measured is unnecessary. The conclusion of the planned test programme, which in addition to the experimental demonstration of the method will also include the practical application of the method under field conditions to legally acceptable standards, may constitute an important advance in environmental protection. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  VDI Nachrichten

  Postfach 1139, Graf-Recke-Strasse 84
  4 Dusseldorf 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Michaelis, W
• Publication Date: 1978-9

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 279-284
• Serial:
  • Umwelt
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: VDI Nachrichten

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Development; Environment; Environmental protection; Infrared radiation; Lasers; Measurement; Measuring instruments; Prevention; Research
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Laser applications
• ITRD Terms: 1394: Catalytic converter; 2455: Environment; 6797: Infrared; 6772: Laser; 6136: Measurement; 9149: Prevention
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Research; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00309343
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1980 12:00AM