A new guide to the use of hyperspectral radiometry for water monitoring and research has been published. The report was developed by international experts as part of the International Ocean Colour Coordination Group under the lead of Astrid Bracher from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI).
Open oceans, coastal and inland waters play an important role in the Earth system. To develop a better understanding of how natural processes and human activities influence these aquatic systems, satellite images help to monitor important properties like water quality and carbon sequestration. Led by Astrid Bracher from the AWI, a scientific roadmap of the foundations, utilization and perspectives of hyperspectral remote sensing for aquatic monitoring and research was developed by 14 international experts from the field of aquatic optical remote sensing. This new technique offers significant improvements compared to conventional multispectral remote sensing in regards to the satellite data quality as well as the addition of new data products. It thus closes the gap between the requirements of science and the needs of the international waters monitoring for long-term observation of the state of water bodies. Please find the roadmap here.
Original publication:
IOCCG (2026). A Scientific Roadmap of Aquatic Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: Overview of Status, Challenges and Future Perspectives. Bracher, A., Dogliotti, A., Werdell, J. (eds.), IOCCG Report Series, No. 22, Version 1.0, International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group, Dartmouth, Canada. https://doi.org/10.25607/OBP-2062
