A Model for Deriving the Spectral Backscattering Properties of Particles in Inland and Marine Waters From In Situ and Remote Sensing Data.

A model is developed for deriving the backscattering properties of phytoplankton [bbph(λ)] and nonalgal particles [bbNAP(λ)] from the total particulate backscattering coefficient [bbp(λ)] in turbid and productive coastal and inland water environments. In situ spectral particulate backscattering data acquired from several field campaigns on the turbid and productive coastal regions of southern Indi...