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A system for the collection of comparative emission spectra suitable for shipboard use

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

A. F. Collier
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, MSES, No. 1 Dock, Barry, S. Glamorgan
R. J. P. Burnham
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, MSES, No. 1 Dock, Barry, S. Glamorgan
P. J. Herring
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Wormley, Surrey

Extract

A simple data acquisition and control system has been developed for the measurement of the spectral emission from bioluminescent animals. A programmable calculator system is used to control a monochromator and to measure, record and graphically display the results. Results from calibration sources and three animals are described with comments on the success of the technique.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1979

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