A Chronological Study of the Measurement of the Optical Properties of Ocean Water and an Atlas of the Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient, 'k', of Tropical Atlantic Ocean Water.

Abstract

This report is a chronologic study of the measurement and methods of presentation of certain optical parameters of sea water. Of particular interest is the diffuse attenuation coefficient, k, and its relationship to the Secchi depth and the temperature profile of the water column. An Atlas of the diffuse attenuation coefficient for the tropical Atlantic Ocean is presented. The report contains some conclusions regarding these relationships and methods of presentation of optical data as these apply to the ORICS program. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012664

Entities

People

  • Donald A. Stentz

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Attenuation
  • Coefficients
  • Measurement
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Sea Water
  • Water

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.