Estuarine And Watershed Monitoring Using Remote Sensing Technology: Present Status And Future Trends: A Workshop Report

Remote sensing, broadly defined to include in situ, aircraft, and satellite instruments, has revolutionized the observation and interpretation of large-scale biological and physical processes in coastal ecosystems. At present, remote sensing is well integrated into the research community, but is less commonly used by resource managers. A conference held in January 2002 brought together state and federal resource managers and members of the academic community within the Chesapeake Bay region and outside institutions with specific expertise and interest in remote sensing technology. The workshop was organized into three thematic areas: in situ water quality measurements; airborne/satellite water quality measurements; and remote sensing of land use/land cover in the watershed. This report summarizes oral presentations, panel discussions, and recommendations of the workshop, including presentations by twelve speakers.