The Prediction of Diver Visibility and Its Relation to Spectral Beam Attenuation

Abstract

The goal of the proposed research is to determine the dependence of a simple diver visibility parameter (horizontal visibility of a black disk)on the spectral beam attenuation coefficient. In particular we will investigate whether the beam attenuation coefficient at a single wavelength can be used to predict visibility or whether accurate prediction requires spectral attenuation measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA628578

Entities

People

  • J. R. Zaneveld
  • W. S. Pegau

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Attenuation
  • Coefficients
  • Contrast
  • Divers
  • Equations
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Scattering
  • Transmissometers
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Visibility
  • White Light

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.