Feasibility and technology for making remote measurements of solutes in water

Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract

An indepth evaluation of the available technology in the field of laser-Raman spectroscopy indicates that a TV-type detector, a single monochromator with a holographic grating, an entrance slit filter blocking the Rayleigh light, and a pulsed laser coupled to signal averaging electronics is the best combination of commercial equipment that is presently available for building a remote water-quality sensor. The resultant sensor would be capable of measuring oxyanions in water at concentrations from 10 to 50 milligrams per liter at distances from ground level to 30 meters above the sample. The main interferences would be ambient light, bioluminescence, and natural fluorescence, all of which are minimized when taking advantage of the signal generating and readout capability contained in this equipment package.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Feasibility and technology for making remote measurements of solutes in water
Series title Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Volume 5
Issue 5
Year Published 1977
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Description 3 p.
First page 561
Last page 563
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