Physical-Biological-Optics Model Development and Simulation for the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay, California
Abstract
Modeling and predicting ocean optical properties requires linking optical properties with the physical, chemical, and biological processes in the upper ocean. Our long-term goal is to incorporate optical processes into coupled physical-biological models for both open ocean and coastal waters, develop and improve integrated ocean forecasting systems, including prediction of ocean optical properties. Objectives: 1) To improve performance of the coupled physical-biological model, which is based on the Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) for the California Current System and Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS) for the Pacific Ocean; 2) To incorporate optical variables into the improved coupled 3D physical-biological model for the Pacific Ocean and California Current System; 3) To evaluate physical-biological-optical models with remote sensing and available in situ observations; 4) To use these variables to drive a radiative transfer model (EcoLight) that will simulate and predict the subsurface light field as well as the ocean's color.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA527057
Entities
People
- Emmanuel S. Boss
- Fei Chai
Organizations
- University of Maine