CoBOP: Microbial Biofilms: A Parameter Altering the Apparent Optical Properties of Sediments, Seagrass and Other Surfaces
Abstract
LONG-TERM GOAL. This grant commenced 10/96. The long-term goal of the research is to investigate the optical properties of microbial biofilms, which form coatings on sediments and other surfaces in coastal oceans. The project goals are to determine how biofilm coatings influence (i.e. alter) optical spectra of surfaces through reflection, refractance and fluorescence. This project is a part of the CoBOP (Coastal Ocean Bio-Optical Properties) initiative in the Environmental Optics Program. OBJECTIVES. The objectives of year one were: 1) to conduct initial laboratory exopolymer isolations involving the growth, isolation and purification of microbial exopolymers for use in later sediment experiments to be conducted at the field site; 2) prepare experimental hardware for field sediment experiments; 3) to attend the CoBOP Project Meeting, held in Tuscon, AZ (held during November 1996).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA635325
Entities
People
- Alan W. Decho
Organizations
- University of South Carolina