Title :
Spectroradiometric monitoring of open algal cultures
Author :
Reichardt, Thomas A. ; Collins, Aaron M. ; Timlin, Jerilyn A. ; McBride, Robert C. ; Behnke, Craig A.
Author_Institution :
Remote Sensing & Energetic Mater. Dept., Sandia Nat. Labs., Livermore, CA, USA
Abstract :
The outdoor culturing of green algae is monitored with a dual-channel spectroradiometer. The measured reflectance provides information regarding growth rate and light usage, demonstrating potential to meet the monitoring needs for algal biofuel production.
Keywords :
biofuel; microorganisms; monitoring; radiometry; reflectivity; algal biofuel production; dual-channel spectroradiometer; green algae culture monitoring; growth rate; light usage; measured reflectance; open algal cultures; spectroradiometric monitoring; Biomass; Frequency measurement; Laboratories; Monitoring; Optical fiber sensors; Reflectivity; Sea measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
