Methods and Models of Marine Optics Sources and Sinks
Abstract
The long-term goal of the principal investigator is to improve our understanding of marine photosynthesis and optical variability in the oceans. Specifically, an understanding of the mechanisms causing regional differentiation in bio-optical relationships and photosynthetic models is desired. This requires methods for measurement of various optical components and the rates of production and loss of its components. The research emphasis is to understand the bulk inherent and apparent optical properties through study of constituent components to develop detailed parameterization for optical models by indirect optical techniques that predict biomass and photosynthetic adaptation. Laboratory experiments and field observations in diverse ecosystems will lead to an understanding of the diversity of bio-optical relationships and a fundamental understanding of that variability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA628411
Entities
People
- B. G. Mitchell
Organizations
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography