Development of practical application and service systems of multi-satellite data including Geostationary Ocean Color Imager to maritime issues

Abstract

We are conducting a research project funded by the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries to develop algorithms to derive information on maritime issues based on images from Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI), GOCI-II and many others satellite sensors. We are considering eight practical application areas which are to detect floating macroalgae, marine fog, harmful algal blooms, fine aerosol particles, low sea surface salinity water, to detect and forecast abnormal sea surface temperature, and to derive ocean water quality parameters and primary production. We are also working on candidate algorithms to discover new practical techniques. These practical techniques are integrated into a maritime issue service system, which aims to provide practical information automatically on the above-mentioned issues to assist decision-making. The maritime issues service system consists of a data collection and processing system and a web-based data display and analysis system. A scheduler and sub-programs for automation were configured for the data collection and processing system, and a detailed design was carried out. A system prototype based on open-source GIS service was developed. We will compare the results with high-resolution satellite data or reliable in-situ data to verify the performance of the techniques and system.