Improved Ecosystem Predictions of the California Current System via Accurate Light Calculations
Abstract
The goal of this effort is to incorporate extremely fast but accurate light calculations into coupled physical-biological-optical ocean ecosystem models as used for operational three-dimensional ecosystem predictions. Improvements in light calculations will lead to improvements in predictions of chlorophyll concentrations and other water-quality parameters (such as visibility), and of upper-ocean thermal structure, relevant to naval needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA541056
Entities
People
- Curtis D. Mobley