Optical Properties of the Great Lakes

Principal Investigators:

George Leshkevich (GLERL), David O’Donnell (Upstate Freshwater Institute), Thomas Johengen (CILER), Allen Burton (CILER)

Measuring optical properties of the lakes is important for hydro-optical model development to be used for satellite retrieval of major color producing agents. The purpose of this work is to analyze measurement data collected in 2007 and 2008 on the Great Lakes. The project plans to output optical properties, including scatter, backscatter, absorption, water leaving radiance, remote sensing reflectance, and coincident measured water samples (chlorophyll, dissolved organic matter, dissolved organic carbon; suspended minerals) in the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) ocean color bands.

Observing Systems

Contact Us:

CILER
G110 Dana Building
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Phone: (734) 763-3010

Vision and Mission:

CILER's Vision

Enhance the quality of the Great Lakes and its related ecosystem services, through a partnership of universities, NOAA scientists, and other stakeholders.

CILER's Mission

Advance our understanding of, and ability to predict, complex ecosystem processes, responses, and dynamics in the Great Lakes.
Identify and characterize emerging areas of concern for the Great Lakes ecosystem, with applications to all coastal ecosystems.
Provide a forum for better linking ecosystem responses, sustainable ecosystem services, and decision-making in the Great Lakes.
Translate research into productive outcomes for stakeholders in the region through outreach and education.
Improve effectiveness of education and expand research training opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.