Remote sensing of oceanic phytoplankton - Present capabilities and future goals

摘要: Advances in the development and refinement of remote sensor technology data management have been dramatic over past decade. In many areas biological oceanography, phytoplankton ecology particular, a variety applicable sensors proven sensitivity are now available which can make significant contributions to our understanding patterns abundance distribution spatial temporal scales. However, further is needed before optimal application these techniques particular problems possible. Major emphasis has on increasing reliability individual configurations. some important cases, integration into operational systems providing usable for oceanographic ecologists several years away.