Bio-optical characterization and light availability parameterization in Uummannaq Fjord and Vaigat–Disko Bay (West Greenland)

Holinde, L.; Zielinski, O.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-117-2016

Articles | Volume 12, issue 1

https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-117-2016

© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-117-2016

© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Articles | Volume 12, issue 1

Research article

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15 Jan 2016

Research article |

| 15 Jan 2016

Bio-optical characterization and light availability parameterization in Uummannaq Fjord and Vaigat–Disko Bay (West Greenland)

L. Holinde and O. Zielinski

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Final revised paper (published on 15 Jan 2016)
Preprint (discussion started on 21 Jul 2015)

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RC C653: 'Referee review of the manuscript entitled ”Bio-optical characterization and light availability parameterization” submitted by Holinde & Zielinski for publication in Ocean Science Discussions', Dr. Lars Lund-Hansen, 31 Aug 2015
- AC C924: 'Reply to referee review from Dr. Lars Lund-Hansen', Lars Holinde, 19 Oct 2015
RC C700: 'Review: Bio-optical characterization and light availability parametrization in two glacial melt water influenced estuary systems (West-Greenland)', Jaume Piera, 15 Sep 2015
- AC C928: 'Reply to referee review from Jaume Piera', Lars Holinde, 19 Oct 2015
RC C703: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #3, 16 Sep 2015
- AC C932: 'Reply to referee review from Anonymous Referee #3', Lars Holinde, 19 Oct 2015

Short summary

In 2012 measurements were conducted in two adjacent estuary systems on Greenland’s western coast that are strongly influenced by glacial meltwater. Results described in this study show the relevance of inorganic SPM and Chl a alike, while colored dissolved organic matter is less prominent. Light availability was recorded throughout the cruise and an effective two-component (Chl a and inorganic SPM) model for PAR is developed to fill observational gaps from insufficient light conditions.