Multispectral remote sensing and truth data from the Tenyo maru oil spill

摘要: On 22 july 1991, the Tenyo Maru sank in 87 fathoms of water off Cape Flattery, Washington following a collision with grain ship Tou Hai. The initial spill included approximately 100,000 gallons bunker oil and diesel gel carried by Maru. Oil continued to be released at rate 500 per day during subsequent weeks. Sea-truth remote sensing data were collected vicinity wreck site period 5-10 August 1991. content samples representing 150 cm 2 ocean surface typically ranged from undetectable 180 mg. Most contained 5 mg or less, indicating an film less than 0.5 micrometres thick these locations.