Date of Award
4-2003
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Dr. Rolland Fraser
Second Advisor
Dr. David G. Dickason
Third Advisor
Dr. Chansheng He
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Suspended sediments derived from surface runoff can cause deterioration in aquatic ecosystems by reducing sunlight penetrating through suspended solids to reach subsurface biological organisms. It can also have an adverse effect on recreational, agricultural, and industrial uses. Monitoring the spatial distribution of suspended sediments is important in resource management of surface waters. Field spectrometry has been applied successfully toward establishing relationships between spectral response and water quality parameters including suspended sediment concentrations. The objective of this research was to develop possible correlations between hyperspectrum and water quality attributes of depth, turbidity, and nutrients of an inland freshwater lake in southwest Michigan.
Results indicate significant relationships between the first derivative and turbidity at 700 nm, nitrogen at 783 nm, and phosphorus at 783 nm. Significant inverse relationships were found between the first derivative and depth at 553 nm; total dissolved solids at 637, 745, and 777 nm; alkalinity at 728 nm; nitrogen at 743 nm; and phosphorus at 743 nm.
Recommended Citation
Downing, Jill, "Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Gull Lake Water Quality Summer of 1998" (2003). Masters Theses. 4768.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4768