mapping harmful algal blooms using satellite remote sensing

description

Harmful algal blooms affect public health and ecosystem integrity, and are increasing in frequency and intensity due to effects associated with pollution and climate change. The growth of available satellite data in recent years provides an effective tool for detecting and monitoring these events. Methods used to detect harmful algal blooms from satellite imagery range from relatively simple indices to more complex machine learning approaches. For this project, you will investigate the use of optical satellite imagery to detect harmful algal blooms, with the potential for investigating both inland water bodies or coastal areas.

Suitable for a student with interest in satellite remote sensing and water quality monitoring.

example references

Hu, C., 2009. A novel ocean color index to detect floating algae in the global oceans. Remote Sensing of Environment 113, 2118–2129. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2009.05.012

Rolim, S.B.A., Veettil, B.K., Vieiro, A.P., Kessler, A.B., Gonzatti, C., 2023. Remote sensing for mapping algal blooms in freshwater lakes: a review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 19602–19616. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-25230-2