United States Naval Research Laboratory
Bio-Optical/Physical Processes and Remote Sensing Section
BIOSPACE (Bio-optical Studies of Predictability and Assimilation in the Coastal Environment
Technical Approach:The approach is based on using nested, coupled physical-bio-optical models of the coastal region together with bio-optical and physical in-situ and remotely sensed observations. Data assimilation techniques for both physical and bio-optical fields are being used to examine project research issues and objectives. In addition to the modeling activities, the project involves close collaboration with the ocean color group at NRL on remote sensing and in-situ optics efforts, including real-time depiction of chlorophyll and other optical/bio-optical products. The work significantly leverages past and ongoing NRL efforts for the U.S. West Coast in interdisciplinary modeling and data assimilation, remote sensing of bio-optical properties, and the development of high resolution, real-time forecast models.