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Estimation of the depth of sunlight penetration in natural waters for the remote sensing of chlorophyll a via in vivo fluorescenceIn attempting to measure remotely the constituents of the ocean through spectral analysis of diffusely reflected sunlight, it is important to know the depth over which constituent concentrations can be estimated. Recently, considerable interest has been generated in the use of sunlight-excited fluorescence of chlorophyll a contained in photoplankton (in vivo) to determine remotely the chlorophyll a concentration in surface waters. In the present paper an estimate is provided for the depth to which chlorophyll a concentration can be determined from observations of the fluorescence.
Document ID
19790055577
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Gordon, H. R.
(Miami, University Coral Gables, Fla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 15, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 18
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
79A39590
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-22963
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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