Diffuse attenuation coefficient profiles

Diffuse attenuation coefficient (k/sub d/, k/sub u/) eigenanalysis, using field data, is performed. Data are partitioned into wavelength, province, season, and up/downwelling k. Resulting eigenvectors and scalar multiples allow a reconstruction of the original k profiles. Parameterizing the scalar multiples, using satellite derived surface k's, k depth profiles are computed.<
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