Water Column Variability in Coastal Regions
Abstract
This project integrated a series of new approaches to the investigation of the causes of water column variability in coastal regions. In situ sensors and satellite remote sensing provided time-series and spatial pattern information on physical, chemical, and biological processes in coastal waters. The in situ sensors were used for fixed-point time-series and for underway measurements from small boats. The satellite remotes sensing used AVHRR and SeaWiFS ocean color imagery. These studies were conducted in two very different regimes: one was the coastal waters of Rhode Island, and the other was in the region of Hong Kong. The results of this work have shown the influences of tidal mixing, meteorological conditions, river discharge, and biological processes on temperature, salinity, oxygen, pH, turbidity, and chlorophyll in coastal waters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391983
Entities
People
- Dana R. Kester
Organizations
- University of Rhode Island