EFFECTS OF HALOBACTERIA AND SELECTED CHEMICALS ON RADIATION TRANSMISSION IN SALT-WATER

The spectral transmittance of halobacteria and selected chemicals in d eionized water with several concentration levels are measured to deter mine their effects on solar radiation transmission in salt water. The total transmittance at the range of measured wavelength is calculated. The experimental data indicate that presence of halobacteria signific antly affects solar transmission in salt water, and hydrochloric acid may be considered as the best candidate among the selected chemicals r esulting from its superior demonstration in radiation transmission. Th e results of this study are applicable to outdoor salt-gradient solar ponds.