In Situ Observation of Irradiance- and Time-Dependent Changes in Phytoplankton Absorption Coefficients
Abstract
My long-term goals are to understand the causes of and mechanisms responsible for variability in phytoplankton abundance, primary production, and species composition. A continuing objective of my research has been to determine phytoplankton absorption coefficients and to ask why and how they change. My rationale is that if we understand why and how these coefficients change, we can better predict changes in water column optics, as well as invert in-water and remotely-sensed optical signals to extract information about water-column optics and phytoplankton themselves.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA535481
Entities
People
- Mary J. Perry
Organizations
- University of Washington