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Ocean Color Chlorophyll-a

Ocean color remote sensing is the primary global method for retrieving seawater chlorophyll-a concentrations and phytoplankton productivity from satellite sensors. Based on bio-optical principles established in the 1970s, ocean color algorithms convert satellite spectral reflectance measurements into estimates of chlorophyll-a pigment concentration. This method enables global-scale, real-time monitoring of oceanic primary productivity and plankton dynamics.

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Ocean Color Chlorophyll-a Remote Sensing
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  • Gordon, H. R., & Morel, A. Y. (1983). Remote Assessment of Ocean Color for Interpretation of Satellite Visible Imagery. Springer-Verlag. · URL
  • Behrenfeld, M. J., & Falkowski, P. G. (2001). A consumer's guide to phytoplankton primary productivity models. Limnology and Oceanography, 46(7), 1639-1654. · URL
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