|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Satellites |
|
Background Ecosystems at continental margins are most directly affected by human
activities and are ideal candidates for the synoptic sampling available
through the utilization of satellite radiometry. The introduction of the
SeaWiFS ocean color instrument in the autumn of 1997 provided scientists
of MUSE with the opportunity to monitor the impact of upwelling events on biological
and bio-optical properties in central California. Satellite
observations of sea surface temperature and ocean color provide a synoptic
spatial view of physical and biological properties. The results from
MUSE measurements
provide insights into the processes regulating biological production in |
|
|
|
|
