Application of Gliders for Near-Real Time METOC Data Collection Capability for Battlespace Characterization

摘要

The goal of the program is to substantially improve the uncertainty associated with vicarious calibration and characterization (VC2) of ocean color satellite sensors by combining hyperspectral apparent optical properties (AOP) and hyperspectral inherent optical properties (IOP) measurements in oligotrophic and coastal areas, with state of the art radiative transfer modeling. A modified Satlantic HyperPRO II hyperspectral radiometer is being used as a portable calibration quality instrument of radiometric uncertainty comparable to that demonstrated for Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) instruments off Hawaii. By combining these numerous observational platforms, especially gliders that have been outfitted with physical and optical sensors, an efficient and integrated method for real time METOC data collection with Tactical Decision Aid evaluations can be developed.