Interactions of near-coastal and basin-wide features of the Mediterranean Sea in the surface colour and temperature historical record
- Space Applications Institute, Ispra (Italy)
Sea surface colour and temperature images, derived from time series of CZCS (1978-1986) and AVHRR (1982-1990) data, have been used to assess the interactions of near-coastal and basin-wide features in the Mediterranean basin. Individual images were processed to apply sensor(s) calibration, to correct for atmospheric contamination, and to estimate chlorophyll-like pigment concentration and surface temperature. Long-term composites show marked differences between western and eastern sub-basins, inshore and offshore domains, northern and southern near-coastal areas. Continental runoff and wind-driven mixing, as well as geomorphology and meteorology of the (northern) basin margins, appear to influence both water dynamics and bio-geo-chemistry. The major sub-basins present a distinct seasonality, superimposed to that of the basin.
- OSTI ID:
- 508202
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960384-; TRN: 97:002803-0032
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Nomadic computing and communications conference: creating a new era in mobile communications, San Jose, CA (United States), 13-15 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the fourth international conference on remote sensing for marine and coastal environments. Technology and applications: Volume II; PB: 671 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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