An underwater light attenuation scheme for marine ecosystem models.
Opt Express
; 16(21): 16581-91, 2008 Oct 13.
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| ID: mdl-18852767
ABSTRACT
Simulation of underwater light is essential for modeling marine ecosystems. A new model of underwater light attenuation is presented and compared with previous models. In situ data collected in Monterey Bay, CA. during September 2006 are used for validation. It is demonstrated that while the new light model is computationally simple and efficient it maintains accuracy and flexibility. When this light model is incorporated into an ecosystem model, the correlation between modeled and observed coastal chlorophyll is improved over an eight-year time period. While the simulation of a deep chlorophyll maximum demonstrates the effect of the new model at depth.
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Assunto principal:
Água
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Monitoramento Ambiental
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Modelos Teóricos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article