Laboratory Verification of the Optical Turbulence Sensor (OTS): Particulate Volume Scattering Function and Turbulence Properties of the Flow
Abstract
Our goal is an extensive tank validation of the Optical Turbulence Sensor (OTS). This sensor uses a Hartman optical wavefront sensor to determine turbulence characteristics and to characterize the particulate field. The recent ocean trials indicate that the OTS surpasses in many ways current microstructure based instruments to quantify turbulence. Furthermore, it is able to measure particulate scattering for larger particles - particles larger >50 micron. In our effort we aim to develop methods to simultaneously quantify the flow turbulent parameters, scattering coefficient of embedded particulates and associated particulate flux.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA517455
Entities
People
- Darek J. Bogucki
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science