Qualitative and quantitative analyses of Lake Baikal's surface waters using ocean colour satellite data (SeaWiFS) [Elektronische Ressource] / von Birgit Heim

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam GFZ Fernerkundung Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses of Lake Baikal’s Surface-Waters Using Ocean Colour Satellite Data (SeaWiFS) Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades "doctor rerum naturalium" (Dr. rer. nat.) in der Wissenschaftsdisziplin „Geowissenschaftliche Fernerkundung“ eingereicht an der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Potsdam von Birgit Heim Potsdam, den 27.06.2005 ABSTRACT One of the most difficult issues when dealing with optical water remote-sensing is its acceptance as a useful application for environmental research. This problem is, on the one hand, concerned with the optical complexity and variability of the investigated natural media, and therefore the question arises as to the plausibility of the parameters derived from remote-sensing techniques. Detailed knowledge about the regional bio- and chemico-optical properties is required for such studies, however such information is seldom available for the sites of interest. On the other hand, the primary advantage of remote-sensing information, which is the provision of a spatial overview, may not be exploited fully by the disciplines that would benefit most from such information.