Light Absorption in Sea Water

The components most strongly differentiating the various types of sea/ocean waters from the optical point of view – the water itself, the organic and inorganic substances dissolved in it, and the manifold particles suspended in it – receive comprehensive treatment. The spectral absorption of light b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wozniak, Bogdian, Dera, Jerzy (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Series:Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Absorption of Sunlight in the Ocean
  • Light Absorption by Water Molecules and Inorganic Substances Dissolved in Sea Water
  • The Interaction of Light with Organic Molecules Present in Sea Water: Physical Principles
  • Light Absorption by Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) in Sea Water
  • Light Absorption by Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) in Sea Water
  • Light Absorption by Phytoplankton in the Sea