Beam attenuation, scattering and backscattering of marine particles in relation to particle size distribution and composition in <scp>H</scp>udson <scp>B</scp>ay (<scp>C</scp>anada)
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans
Year: 2015

Abstract This study investigated the relationships between the concentration of biogeochemical parameters and particulate beam attenuation ( c p ), scattering ( b p ), and backscattering ( b bp ) in Hudson Bay. Results showed that most of the variability resulted from the presence of a deep chlorophyll maximum. c p , b p , and b bp were all adequate proxies to estimate total suspended matter (TSM) but were mostly sensitive to particulate inorganic matter (PIM) in the surface layer, and particula