Studies of Particulate Matter Distribution by Aqua Modis Data and Simulation Results

Resumo

Ways of combined usage of data obtained by the satellite sounding of the marine surface along with modeling approaches are considered. The technique of data application is proposed to combine satellite surveys and forecasts using the hydrodynamic Princeton Ocean Model (POM). Based on this, information is provided on transfer directions, particle sizes, and particulate matter concentrations at the time of complete or partial absence of satellite images. The satellite multispectral images were treated using an approach based on the calculations of the total indices of light absorption or backscattering by seawater containing particulate matter of various origins. As the information sources, data from the MODIS device of the Aqua satellite for 2013–2014 were used. The analysis of the correspondence of modeling and survey information confirmed the efficiency of regular usage of satellite data.