IMEEDS plume detection suite
This report describes the contrast in natural waters, and the equipment and approach the Integrated Marine Environmental Element Detection System (IMEEDS) uses to characterize and trace water masses in the ocean. IMEEDS is a seagoing capability to locate, characterize and collect samples. It provides a mechanism to establish environmental baseline levels for analytes of interest, and to monitor the impact of human activity on the marine environment. The approach of IMEEDS is to integrate oceanographic sensors with modern analytical instruments to produce a comprehensive, yet flexible laboratory in the field. The system gathers and uses a range of relatively routine data to navigate marine environments chemically, then applies specialized technologies to focus in on specific components or pollutants over a wide range of concentration and spatial scenarios.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-Eng-48
- OSTI ID:
- 6410941
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-ID-131923; ON: DE00004124
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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