Incorporating Optics into a Coupled Physical-Biological Forecasting System in the Monterey Bay

Abstract

Modeling and predicting ocean optical properties for coastal waters 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 coastal waters, develop and improve integrated ocean forecasting systems, including prediction of ocean optical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2007
Accession Number
ADA570973

Entities

People

  • Emmanuel S. Boss
  • Fei Chai
  • Yi Chao

Organizations

  • University of Maine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Acclimatization
  • Backscattering
  • Biological Processes
  • Coefficients
  • Data Sets
  • Delphi Method
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Light Scattering
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Particles
  • Radiative Transfer
  • Scattering
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography