Detecting ozone damage

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Agric. Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6167774

Gausman, H; Thomas, C E

Crop damage caused by ozone may one day be detected from the air by sensors attached to aircraft and spacecraft. SEA researchers working with Dr. Harold Gausman and Dr. Claude E. Thomas in Weslaco, Tex., studied ozone damage by recording reflectance and photographic responses of cantaloupe leaves to determine the best wavelengths to detect ozone damage. The scientists sought to determine if the damage could be detected before it was visible to the eye. Cantaloupe leaves with artificially induced ozone damage were detected by infrared photography 16 hours before the damage could be seen with the naked eye. Researchers hope to use this knowledge to develop remote sensing techniques to routinely detect sources of pollution, and identify ozone-damaged and pollution-resistant crops.

• Research Organization: Soil and Water Conservation Research Laboratory, Weslaco, TX
• OSTI ID: 6167774
• Journal Information: Agric. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Res.; (United States) Vol. 26:8; ISSN AGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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