Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/Z/S/2001/01029
Spectral unmixing in aquatic environments and the design of hyperspectral sensors.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor P Mumby, University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr M Cutler, Newcastle University, Civil Engineering and Geosciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Water Quality
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Survey & Monitoring
- Technol. for Environ. Appl.
- Abstract:
- Much environmental remote sensing requires surface cover to be resolved at sub-pixel scales because the pixel size of satellite sensors far exceeds that of organisms. We recently developed the first method for achieving sub-pixel resolution in an aquatic environment using spectral unmixing. Here, we use radiative transfer models, laboratory experiments and field remote sensing to test the method for benthic mapping and parameterise errors. Crucially, we will gain a process-orientated understanding of aquatic spectral mixing including the causes and effects of non-liner mixing. We deliver end-user software for predicting the feasibility of resolving user-defined biotopes in various aquatic environments. Output recommendations for new sensor design will be communicated directly to the Heads of Space Agencies under the Integrated Global Observing Strategy.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/Z/S/2001/01029
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Observing Techniques
This grant award has a total value of £158,218
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £13,205 | £71,284 | £31,876 | £32,790 | £9,060 |
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