Hyperspectral and Multiangular Analysis of Polarized Light in Coastal Waters
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Measurements of the underwater polarized light field were performed at different stations, atmospheric conditions, and water compositions using a newly developed hyperspectral and multiangular polarimeter during a recent cruise in the coastal areas of New York Harbor Sandy Hook, NJ region. Angular and spectral variations of the degree of polarization are found to be consistent with theory. Maximum values of the degree of polarization do not exceed 0.4 and the position of the maximum is close to 100° scattering angle. Normalized radiances and degrees of polarization are compared with simulated ones obtained with a Monte Carlo radiative transfer code for the atmosphere-ocean system and show excellent agreement.
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