RASP-04 Experiment Optical Data Report
Abstract
The Naval Research Laboratory Ocean Optics Section (Code 7333) at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (NRL/SSC), participated in the RASP-04 field experiment in Mamala Bay, Hawaii, from 10 August to 5 September 2004. Physical and optical measurements (temperature, salinity, depth, absorption, and attenuation coefficients) were collected at seven stations, on each of fourteen sampling days. Following stringent calibration and processing procedures, reduced data were compiled and provided to Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) personnel in near real time, to facilitate analyses, interpretation, and mission planning. Following the experiment, more extensive quality control and data processing were completed back at NRL/SSC, and final results and plots are presented here (all data and plots are provided on an accompanying CD), The extremely clear-water environment of Hawaii presented challenges, as absorption values were close to instrument detection limits. Nevertheless, the data were carefully quality-checked and a high-quality data set was collected.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA431223
Entities
People
- Richard W Gould
- Sherwin D. Ladner
- Wesley Goode
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory