Resolving Time Scales of Removal of Suspended Sediment with a Geostationary Ocean Color Satellite

Abstract

Short Work Statement: Tidal currents introduce sediment (SPM) into suspension. Elevated Suspended sediment concentrations negatively affect optical clairty. Processes that reduce elevated SPR are not fully understood. We propose to use geostationary satellite (GOCI) which provides 1hr ocean color images to address the rate of SPM removal over short time scales and large spatical scales. Field work to calibrated and validate the approach will take part with a joint NASA/KIOST campaign in spring 2016. With NRL scientists we will improve mode predictions of SPM evolution

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jun 10, 2016
Source ID
N000141612218

Entities

People

  • Emmanuel S. Boss

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of Maine System

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Mathematics or Statistics

Technology Areas

  • Space