United States Naval Research Laboratory
Bio-Optical/Physical Processes and Remote Sensing Section
Dynamic Modeling of Marine Bioluminescence and Night Time Leaving Radiance
Objective:
To develop the methodology for bioluminescence potential and bioluminescence leaving radiance predictions, and to understand the coupled bio-optical and physical processes in the coastal zone that governs the variability and predictability of bioluminescence.
Approach: Approach is based on joint studies of the marine bioluminescence potential (BP) and Inherent Optical Properties (IOPs) over relevant time and space scales, combining recent advances in the bioluminescence research. The project is a collaborative effort with Cal Poly and the University of Delaware.
Picture Above: Water-leaving radiance at the surface due to stimulation of the modeled BL intensity at different depths (right panels). The modeled BL intensity for different depths of stimulations (middle panels), and a sum of a (absorption) and bb (backscattering) averaged from the depth of BL stimulation to the surface (left panels).