Variability of SeaWiFS-derived chlorophyll-a concentrations in waters off central east coast of India, 1998-2003

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 101-109

  Muni Krishna, K ^a  

^a ANDHRA UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Central east coast of India; Chlorophyll a concentration; Coastal upwelling

Indexed keywords

ANNUAL VARIATION; BIOMASS; CHLOROPHYLL A; COASTAL WATER; PRIMARY PRODUCTION; SEASONAL VARIATION; SEAWIFS; UPWELLING;

INDIA;

EID: 77958501452     PISSN: 15698432     EISSN: 1872826X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jag.2009.12.001     Document Type: Article

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