Remote sensing of physical and biological properties of estuaries

Abstract

Estuarine remote sensing instruments are described with respect to their state-of-the-art capabilities. Remote sensing studies of estuaries can be considered as being of two different types: estuarine intercomparisons (between estuaries) and intraestuarine (within estuary assessments). Current research has allowed initial efforts of estuarine intercomparisons of light attenuation and suspended sediments. Remote sensing can provide inputs to mathematical models used for research and management of estuaries and near coastal waters. The in situ optical profiling approach is transferable to other estuarine studies.<>