Abstract
In ocean-color remote sensing, subsurface remote-sensing reflectance () of optically deep waters can be linked to its absorption () and backscattering coefficients () by various models. The use of such models allows for quick calculations from such coefficients, eliminating the need to solve the radiative transfer equation. In particular, can be expressed as a function of . HydroLight and Monte Carlo simulations showed that commonly used models underestimate in waters with high suspended sediment loads. Monte Carlo simulations confirmed that this issue is due to a sharp increase in multiple scattering events at high turbidity levels. A quartic polynomial model is derived relating and inherent optical properties (IOPs) for waters of any turbidity, to avoid significant errors in waters of high turbidity.
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