The generation and characterization of surf zone aerosols and their impact on naval electro-optical systems
By: by Robert Eugene Kiser
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Number of pages: 66
Description: Aerosols are generated within the surf zone by the breaking of waves along the beachfront. The concentration of aerosols, size and structure of these plumes are impacted by the air/sea temperature differences, breaker type and local winds. During the EOPACE 1 surf experiment at Lalolla, CA, it was observed that under light wind conditions, standing aerosol plumes would develop to heights of 31 meters. Concurrently, transmittance at FLIR wavelengths would be degraded up to 35%. Similar aerosol plume structures were observed during EOPACE II at Moss Landing, CA. These results are used to characterize and forecast standing plume conditions that may impact Electro-Optical transmission.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Kenneth L. Davidson, C. Russell Philbrick and Roland W. Garwood.

"March 1997."

Thesis (M.S. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 1997.

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