Statistical Models for Sediment/Detritus and Dissolved Absorption Coefficients in Coastal Waters of the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Abstract
We developed statistically-based, optical models to estimate tripton (sediment/detrital) and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) absorption coefficients from physical hydrographic and atmospheric properties. The models were developed for northern Gulf of Mexico shelf waters using multi-year satellite and physical data. First, empirical algorithms were developed, based on comparison with a large data set of cruise measurements from northern Gulf shelf waters; these algorithms were then applied to a time series of ocean color satellite imagery for 2002-2005. Unique seasonal timing was observed in satellite-derived optical properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 13, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA483594
Entities
People
- Dong S. Ko
- Rebecca E. Green
- Richard W. Gould Jr.
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory