Effects of airborne particulates on remote spectrometry data collected for industrial accident response support

Paul E. Lewis

doi:10.1117/12.509821

7 January 2004 Effects of airborne particulates on remote spectrometry data collected for industrial accident response support

Paul E. Lewis

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Proceedings Volume 5159, Imaging Spectrometry IX; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.509821
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 maintains an operational passive midwave/longwave airborne spectrometer system. This system provides near-real-time information on hazardous chemical releases (e.g., chemical constituents, column density and direction) for emergency personnel responding to industrial accidents. Industrial accidents range from ruptured tank cars caused by train derailments to explosions at industrial facilities. Airborne particles may be present as well, especially in accidents involving explosions and fire. This paper investigates how the presence of airborne particles can affect the identification of airborne chemical species in these situations.

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Paul E. Lewis "Effects of airborne particulates on remote spectrometry data collected for industrial accident response support", Proc. SPIE 5159, Imaging Spectrometry IX, (7 January 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.509821

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