PhD course on Marine Optics

Marine optics is the study of how light interacts with water and the material (eg phytoplankton, sediments…) present in it. Knowledge of ocean optics includes radiometry, inherent and apparent properties of marine waters, the radiative transfer equation describing the fate of photons in the water. It also includes the development of underwater sensors using optical methods to study ocean chemistry, particle size, imaging of microscopic plants and animals, and more. Moreover it is needed in aquatic remote sensing research in order to understand what information can be extracted from the color of the water as it appears from satellite sensors in space. The color of the water as seen by satellites is known as ocean color; from which are also derived the parameters listed before giving information on the water content and enabling a large-scale quasi-synoptic monitoring of the oceans. Hence it is crucial for understanding and using correctly Copernicus parameters derived from ocean color.

The course is coordinated by Anne Petrenko. You can contact her via Email for questions and more information.

Find all course material through the link below.