Vertical Structures in the Water Column: Implications for Bio-Optics and Remote Sensing
Abstract
The long-term goal of this study is to examine the vertical structure in bio-optical properties and to classify features that persist at large scales, particularly with a view to application in remote sensing of the underwater light field and of the water-column primary productivity at basin to global scales. In the present proposal, we emphasise issues related to the vertical structure of the water column: (1) the use of coupled models to improve our understanding of the vertical structure of the water column, and (2) the use of information other than just chlorophyll-a to refine optical models. The work will be oriented towards examining the implications of vertical structure for penetration of light underwater and for remote sensing of primary production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA569985
Entities
People
- Shubha Sathyendranath
- Trevor Platt
Organizations
- Dalhousie University