Oil on the Water Characterization with Coherent Fringe Projection and Digital Holographic In-line Interferometry

Abstract

We combine optical methods for sensing of oil films. These are: coherent fringe projection (CFP), digital holographic in-line Interferometry (DHILI). The methods of CFP and DHILI are described as coherent superposition of partial interference patterns. Although there are several methods of remote detection/identification of crude oil in water and/or on the solid surfaces, there is still a need for more efficient and reliable methods [1). Spectroscopic methods allow characterization of oil composition [2] but give little information about spatial distribution of oil. Digital holographic in-line interferometry (DHILI) allows determination oil film thickness [3,4] and size of oil droplets, but requires elaborate image processing. Coherent fringe projection (CFP) techniques proved to be efficient in noncontact metrology of microstructured objects [5]. We suggest combining DHILI and CFP in one set-up for improved detection/identification of oil. We propose a unified approach for modeling of both DHILI and CFP thai is suitable for remote characterization of oil films (spills) in sea water.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA622837

Entities

People

  • A. Chirita
  • N. Kukhtarev
  • Sonia Gallegos
  • T. Kukhtareva

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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  • Abstracts
  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Gray Scale
  • Holography
  • Image Processing
  • Interferometry
  • Laser Beams
  • Military Research
  • Petroleum
  • Phase Shift
  • Plane Waves
  • Remote Sensing
  • Shape
  • Spatial Distribution
  • Step Functions
  • Water
  • Waves

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  • Marine Ecotoxicology