Optical properties of marine waters and the development of bio-optical algorithms

Abstract

This paper presents the primary optical variables used in the measurement of the optical properties of marine waters. How can in-situ measurements be used in the optical recognition of coastal and open ocean waters. We then look at bio-optical models and algorithms that link optical properties to the concentration of chlorophyll - a biological variable. Finally we bridge the gap between optical properties and the remote sensing of chlorophyll and associated constituents in seawater