Remotely detecting the environment
Monitoring of the marine environment is becoming increasingly
important due to the increase in anthropogenic pressures and the
possible effects of climate change.
Earth observation by satellite provides the only practical
mechanism to observe global surface properties on a regular basis.
Parameters, such as chlorophyll, total suspended materials,
coloured dissolved organic material and sea surface temperature,
are key for monitoring water quality and the effects of pollution
on the marine environment. Large-scale spatial and temporal
information can be obtained for these parameters by means of
satellite remote sensing and can aid understanding of
biogeochemical cycles in the marine environment.
PML is a world leader in satellite data processing, analysis and
application, providing these services to customers ranging from the
scientific community to government agencies. The group consists of
an interdisciplinary team of scientists with expertise in remote
sensing, physics, meteorology, marine optics engineering, computer
vision and computer science.
Projects
- Chlorophyll Global Integrated Network
(ChloroGIN)
The Chlorophyll Global Integrated Network
(ChloroGIN) project is working to promote in situ
measurement of chlorophyll in combination with satellite derived
estimates.
- Europe-Africa Marine EO Network
(EAMNet)
EAMNet is a network linking Earth observation
information providers, user networks and centres of excellence in
Europe and Africa in the area of coastal and marine
observations towards sustainable development in Africa. EAMNet is
co-ordinated by PML with 9 other partners in Africa and
Europe.