Accession Number:

ADA621234

Title:

Variability In Surface Reflectance And The Attenuation of Solar Radiation in Coastal Marine Waters

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept.

Corporate Author:

SATLANTIC INC HALIFAX (CANADA)

Personal Author(s):

• Lewis, Marlon R.
• John J. Cullen,

Report Date:

2003-09-30

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

This program of research is aimed at developing and testing new ways to interpret water-leaving radiance and downwelling irradiance as measured by optical sensors in surface waters of the ocean and complemented by remote sensing. Consistent with established research directions, efforts will be focused on developing improved estimates of the contributions of phytoplankton, CDOM and suspended matter to spectral reflectance and attenuation however, the major focus will be on describing relationships between these optical properties and developing new data products based on these relationships. The ultimate objective is to develop a second generation of optical data products that relate optical measurements directly to biological and photochemical properties and processes.

Descriptors:

• *ATTENUATION
• *REFLECTANCE
• *SURFACE WATERS
• CHLOROPHYLLS
• COASTAL REGIONS
• COLORS
• FLUORESCENCE
• NOVA SCOTIA
• OPTICAL DETECTION
• OPTICAL PROPERTIES
• PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS
• PHYTOPLANKTON
• RADIANCE
• REMOTE DETECTION
• SEA WATER
• SOLAR RADIATION
• VARIATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Biological Oceanography
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE