Going beyond standard ocean color observations: lidar and polarimetry
Passive ocean color images have provided a sustained synoptic view of the distribution of
ocean optical properties and color and biogeochemical parameters for the past 20-plus …
ocean optical properties and color and biogeochemical parameters for the past 20-plus …
Variability of the reflectance coefficient of skylight from the ocean surface and its implications to ocean color
The value and spectral dependence of the reflectance coefficient (ρ) of skylight from wind-
roughened ocean surfaces is critical for determining accurate water leaving radiance and …
roughened ocean surfaces is critical for determining accurate water leaving radiance and …
Polarized transfer functions of the ocean surface for above-surface determination of the vector submarine light field
R Foster, A Gilerson - Applied optics, 2016 - opg.optica.org
A method is developed to determine the underwater polarized light field from above sea
surface observations. A hybrid approach combining vector radiative transfer simulations and …
surface observations. A hybrid approach combining vector radiative transfer simulations and …
Open-ocean fish reveal an omnidirectional solution to camouflage in polarized environments
Despite appearing featureless to our eyes, the open ocean is a highly variable environment
for polarization-sensitive viewers. Dynamic visual backgrounds coupled with predator …
for polarization-sensitive viewers. Dynamic visual backgrounds coupled with predator …
Characterization of radiance from the ocean surface by hyperspectral imaging
A novel snapshot hyperspectral imager is introduced for ocean color (OC) applications and
its capabilities are demonstrated. The instrument provides hyperspectral radiance images …
its capabilities are demonstrated. The instrument provides hyperspectral radiance images …
Airborne and shipborne polarimetric measurements over open ocean and coastal waters: intercomparisons and implications for spaceborne observations
Comprehensive polarimetric closure is demonstrated using observations from two in-situ
polarimeters and Vector Radiative Transfer (VRT) modeling. During the Ship-Aircraft Bio …
polarimeters and Vector Radiative Transfer (VRT) modeling. During the Ship-Aircraft Bio …
A neural network approach to the estimation of in-water attenuation to absorption ratios from PACE mission measurements
Introduction: In preparation for the upcoming PACE mission, we explore the feasibility of a
neural network-based approach for the conversion of measurements of the degree of linear …
neural network-based approach for the conversion of measurements of the degree of linear …
Polarimetric imaging and retrieval of target polarization characteristics in underwater environment
Polarized light fields contain more information than simple irradiance and such capabilities
provide an advanced tool for underwater imaging. The concept of the beam spread function …
provide an advanced tool for underwater imaging. The concept of the beam spread function …
Use of Hyperspectral Imagery to Assess Cryptic Color Matching in Sargassum Associated Crabs
BJ Russell, HM Dierssen - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Mats of the pelagic macroalgae Sargassum represent a complex environment for the study
of marine camouflage at the air-sea interface. Endemic organisms have convergently …
of marine camouflage at the air-sea interface. Endemic organisms have convergently …
Closure and uncertainty assessment for ocean color reflectance using measured volume scattering functions and reflective tube absorption coefficients with novel …
Optical closure is assessed between measured and simulated remote-sensing reflectance
(R rs) using Hydrolight radiative transfer code for five data sets that included a broad range …
(R rs) using Hydrolight radiative transfer code for five data sets that included a broad range …