Chlorophyll - A vertical distribution of Yantai coastal waters

Wandong Ma, Qiao Wang, Chuanqing Wu, Shoujing Yin, Qianguo Xing, Ping Shi, Dongyan Liu

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Abstract

Many researchers have studied the properties of chlorophyll - a vertical distribution in open ocean waters by now, and little is found for coastal waters. In the study, the chlorophyll - a vertical distribution of Yantai coastal waters is analyzed and a polynomial model is used to appraise the trend. Furthermore, the Gaussian model according to open waters is used to testify the practicability for coastal waters. The ratio between chlorophyll - a and turbidity is also discussed in order to predict the distribution trend. Finally, some conclusions could be achieved: A chlorophyll - a maximum in vertical direction could be seen and the maximum appears at about 6∼8 meter depth in our research areas. The chlorophyll - a vertical distribution is similar to open ocean waters. Secondly, the euphotic layer is about 6∼8 meter depth. Thirdly, under the depth of maximum chlorophyll - a concentration, chlorophyll - a concentration has negative correlation to the turbidity concentration in vertical direction. Based on above conclusion, the total chlorophyll - a could be achieved by calculating definite integrate of the simulation functions. This verifies the relationships of the surface and total chlorophyll - a concentration, which is the basis of primary production by the method of remote sensing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, RSETE 2013
PublisherAtlantis Press
Pages521-524
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9789078677772
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 International Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, RSETE 2013 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 26 Jul 201328 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, RSETE 2013

Conference

Conference2013 International Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, RSETE 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period26/07/1328/07/13

Keywords

  • Chlorophyll-a
  • Gaussian model
  • Ratio of chlorophyll - a vs turbidity
  • Vertical distribution
  • Yantai coastal waters

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