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Detection of ocean chlorophyll from earth orbitCalculations were made of the magnitude of the optical signature of ocean chlorophyll available to any remote sensor in earth orbit. It was desired to ascertain whether commercially significant concentrations of chlorophyll-A pigments in the ocean would produce a sufficient optical signal at orbital altitudes to operate optical remote sensors, such as those planned for the earth observatory satellite, on clear and hazy days. It was also desired to explore the effect of solar altitude on these optical signals. The best orientation was desired for the field of view for a remote sensor in orbit in order to optimize its ability to detect ocean chlorophyll.
Document ID
19720021746
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Duntley, S. Q. (Scripps Institution of Oceanography San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 21, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 4
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
72N29396
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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