IN-SITU DETECTION OF OIL SLICKS UTILIZING DIFFERENTIAL EVAPORATION: PHASE II. SYSTEM DESIGN

This technical report describes the detailed design phase of a sensor system development program. The development is based upon a unique oil detection technique which utilizes fundamental differences in thermodynamic evaporation properties between liquids. The basic detection concept is defined, and the design parameters of the several subsystems required for implementation as a self-contained sensor system is described. Design features required to insure operability and survivability in a harbor or river marine environment are emphasized. Servicing requirements for replacement of expendable stores are also discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also Phase 1, AD-779615.
• Corporate Authors:

  Environmental Research Institute of Michigan

  Infrared and Optics Division, P.O. Box 618
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48107
• Authors:
  • Horvath, R
  • Lirette, E F
  • ZUK, D M
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 37 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Detectors; Oil spill cleanup; Water quality management
• Old TRIS Terms: Oil detection; Oil spill detection
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00097567
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: ERIM-103900-9-F Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-33996-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 1975 12:00AM