Before revision: thumbnail|The path covered by light from the sun through the water body to the remote sensing sensor Overview Water remote sensing instruments (sensors) allow scientists to record the color of a water body, which provides information on the presence and abundance of optically active natural water components (plankton, sediments, detritus, or dissolved substances).
After revision: thumbnail|The path covered by light from the Sun through the water body to the remote sensing sensor Overview Water remote sensing instruments (sensors) allow scientists to record the color of a water body, which provides information on the presence and abundance of optically active natural water components (plankton, sediments, detritus, or dissolved substances).