Inter-comparison of Ocean Colour Data Products during Algal Blooms in the North Sea
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Several satellite-borne ocean colour Earth observation (EO) sensors are presently collecting data on an operational basis, including the Envisat MERIS sensor. This study aims at detecting differences in ocean colour EO sensor performances for ocean monitoring and in particular the study of algal bloom situations. The motivation for the present study is to explore how data from different sensors can be utilized in one system for HAB detection and monitoring. Ocean products from the MERIS, MODIS/Aqua, and SeaWiFS sensors have been processed and intercompared for data acquired during the development of an early spring algal bloom in 2004 in the North Sea region. The study assesses the comparability of these OC sensors in the cases of bloom and non-bloom situations.
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