| Abstract: | We tested the consistency and accuracy of flat-plate spectral measurements (400–1000 nm) of the marine macrophyte Ulva curvata. With sequential addition of Ulva thallus layers, the reflectance progressively increased from 6% to 9% with six thalli in the visible (VIS) and from 5% to 19% with ten thalli in the near infrared (NIR). This progressive increase was simulated by a mathematical calculation based on an Ulva thallus diffuse reflectance weighted by a transmittance power series. Experimental and simulated reflectance differences that were particularly high in the NIR most likely resulted from residual water and layering structure unevenness in the experimental progression. High spectral overlap existed between fouled and non-fouled Ulva mats and the coexistent lagoon mud in the VIS, whereas in the NIR, spectral contrast was retained but substantially dampened by fouling. |
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| ProdID: | 70007256 |
| Citation Author: | Ramsey, Elijah III; Rangoonwala, Amina ; Thomsen, Mads Solgaard; Schwarzschild, Arthur |
| Citation Contributing Office: | National Wetlands Research Center |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | International Journal of Remote Sensing |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 9 p. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Flat-plate techniques for measuring reflectance of macro-algae (Ulva curvata); 2012; Article; Journal; International Journal of Remote Sensing; Ramsey, Elijah III; Rangoonwala, Amina ; Thomsen, Mads Solgaard; Schwarzschild, Arthur |
| Citation Start Page: | 3147 |
| Citation Volume: | 33 |
| Citation Year: | 2012 |
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| Text: | Flat-plate techniques for measuring reflectance of macro-algae (Ulva curvata); 2012; Article; Journal; International Journal of Remote Sensing; Ramsey, Elijah III; Rangoonwala, Amina ; Thomsen, Mads Solgaard; Schwarzschild, Arthur |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2011.633124 |
| Date Other: | Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:27 -0600 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
