Marine Science Faculty Publications

Aquatic Color Radiometry Remote Sensing of Coastal and Inland Waters: Challenges and Recommendations for Future Satellite Missions

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2015

Keywords

Remote sensing, Optics, Coastal oceanography, Limnology, Water quality

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2015.02.001

Abstract

Aquatic color radiometry remote sensing of coastal and inland water bodies is of great interest to a wide variety of research, management, and commercial entities as well as the general public. However, most current satellite radiometers were primarily designed for observing the global ocean and not necessarily for observing coastal and inland waters. Therefore, deriving coastal and inland aquatic applications from existing sensors is challenging. We describe the current and desired state of the science and highlight unresolved issues in four fundamental elements of aquatic satellite remote sensing namely, mission capability, in situ observations, algorithm development, and operational capacity. We discuss solutions, future plans, and recommendations that directly affect the science and societal impact of future missions with capability for observing coastal and inland aquatic systems.

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Remote Sensing of Environment, v. 160, p. 15-30

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