Earth Observation from Space: the Optical View
Week 3: Atmosphere and Oceans
A look at how we can monitor atmospheric composition and atmospheric pollution. And then onto the Oceans, at ocean colour, harmful algae blooms and fisheries.
Topic 3a - Atmospheric composition
Monitoring atmospheric composition
Topic 3b - Pollution and aerosols
Monitoring atmospheric aerosols
Topic 3c - Ocean Colour overview (part 1) - why and how it is measured
Why and how ocean colour is monitored
Topic 3c - Ocean Colour overview (part 2) – techniques and applications in depth
The techniques and applications used to measure ocean colour.
Topic 3d - Harmful algal blooms
A look at how remote sensing is used to monitor harmful algal blooms
Topic 3e - Fisheries
Discover how EO can be used to monitor fisheries
Extra Topic - Meteorology
A brief overview of how Optical EO has a played a part in meteorology
Week 3 interactive exercise
The interactive exercise for week 3
