Enhanced Detection of Hydrocabons through Optical Scattering
Implementing Organization
University of South Alabama
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$14,998
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI)
Funding Program
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative GoMRI Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Oil System Safety Research
Targeted Resources
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
The proposed program would develop a low cost optical sensor for detection of oil and oil-derived substances suspended underwater. The sensor will be based on commerical-off-the-shelf components and developed to interface with existing ocean drifters or previously deployed sensor networks. The sensor will use a highly lipophilic material to locally enhance the concentration of hydrocarbons and improve the optical absorbance for detection.
Contact
Mark L. Adams251-460-7512
mladams@usouthal.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None