Recent advances in geostationary satellites for inland and coastal aquatic systems: scientific research and applications

• DOI: 10.1080/01431161.2024.2314007
• Publication Date: 2024-02-15T16:21:07Z
• Authors: Carina F. Portela; Vitor S. Martins; Evlyn M. L. M. Novo; Rejane S. Paulino; Cláudio C. F. Bar...

Inland and coastal environments are complex ecosystems composed of suspended dissolved materials, affecting light propagation within the water column. Satellite-based quality research relies on optical properties provided by sensors board polar orbit satellites since 1980's. Specifically, Geostationary (GEO) ocean colour offer high temporal resolution (e.g. every 15-minute observations), moderate spatial (0.5–1 km) at regional scale, making them a promising alternative to orbiting for near-continuous monitoring highly dynamic aquatic ecosystems. This literature review examines evolution geostationary satellite technology its applications in inland waters. A summary most relevant studies using is key indicators such as chlorophyll-a algal organisms, total solids, turbidity. Also, missions were well-detailed, with their available characteristics. Although this topic still incipient, recent have demonstrated potential GEO multi-spectral observations understanding sub-daily patterns. Notably, focused Asia, suggesting unexplored opportunities globally. Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) Ocean Colour (GOCI) been used improve estimates, inherent challenges documented, algorithm validation, limited resolution, volume images auxiliary files be managed. The new range from development atmospheric correction, cloud masking, bidirectional reflectance corrections inter-comparison existing sun-synchronous satellites. avenues future resources.