Ocean color data provide an incomparable view of the
changeable patterns of biological activity in the marine realm. These
data also indicate how, and where, physical processes interact with
the biological communities of the ocean, particularly
the minute plants (phytoplankton) that produce organic carbon
by photosynthesis. The images below are some of the most striking
examples of ocean color data obtained by remote sensing from space,
and they will be used in the folllowing sections to illustrate
discussions of selected biological and physical oceanic phenomena.
Note: Classic CZCS scenes is written as a tutorial. If you are
unfamiliar with CZCS data, ocean color, and oceanography, it is best to read though it
sequentially, starting with Chapter 1: Interactions of ocean currents and biology around Tasmania.
Index of the scenes
Location of the scenes
Chapter 1: Interactions of ocean currents and biology around Tasmania
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Atmos Composition
