Abstract
Abstract
Solutions of the radiative transfer equation are used to derive relationships of water reflectance to the diffuse attenuation coefficient (K) in moderately turbid water (K > 0.5 m−1). Data sets collected from the NOAA AVHRR and in situ observations from five different dates confirm the appropriateness of these relationships, in particular the logistic equation. Values of K calculated from the reflectance data agree to within 60% of the observed values, although the reflectance derived using a more comprehensive aerosol correction is sensitive to chlorophyll concentrations greater than 50 μg L−1. Agreement between in situ and remote observations improves as the time interval between samples is narrowed.Department
School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Publication Date
12-1991
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal Title
Remote Sensing of Environment
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/0034-4257(91)90088-N
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Stumpf, R. P. and J. R. Pennock. 1991. Remote estimation of the diffuse attenuation coefficient in a moderately turbid estuary. Remote Sensing of Environment 38:183-191.
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