Seasonal and interannual variability of SeaWiFS-derived chlorophyll-a concentrations in waters off the southwest coast of India, 1998-2003

K. Muni Krishna

doi:10.1117/1.3026540

1 October 2008 Seasonal and interannual variability of SeaWiFS-derived chlorophyll-a concentrations in waters off the southwest coast of India, 1998-2003

K. Muni Krishna

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Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 023543 (October 2008). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3026540

Abstract

Seasonal and interannual variability in satellite-derived estimates of near-surface chlorophyll-a concentrations were examined in the four regions off the southwest coast of India from 1998-2003. Wind-induced upwelling predominates in late spring and summer, coinciding with the maximum in solar radiation, leading to increased accumulations of phytoplankton biomass. Chlorophyll concentrations varied from 2 to 10 mg/m3 and were generally lower in January-April and maximal in May-September. Chlorophyll concentrations along the coast followed a similar seasonal pattern (ranging from 0.5 to 4 mg/m3); however, concentrations were always greater on the Trivendrum and Cochin coast compared to the Calicut and Mangalore coast. The southwest coast is often cloud covered; data density maps provide an index of confidence in the 'regional' applicability of the summary statistics. One consequence of the 1997-1998 El Nino appears to be a reduction in chlorophyll concentration off Trivendrum and Cochin in 1998. An increased frequency of El Nino events may lead to a reduction in offshore carbon in this dynamic upwelling region. Six-month median chlorophyll concentrations were maximal in 2002 off Trivendrum and Cochin.

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K. Muni Krishna "Seasonal and interannual variability of SeaWiFS-derived chlorophyll-a concentrations in waters off the southwest coast of India, 1998-2003," Journal of Applied Remote Sensing 2(1), 023543 (1 October 2008). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3026540

Published: 1 October 2008

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