Spatio-temporal variability of turbidity derived from Sentinel-2 in Reloncavi sound, Northern Patagonia, Chile

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dc.contributor.authorGarcia-Tunon, Wirmer
dc.contributor.authorCurra-Sanchez, Elizabeth D.
dc.contributor.authorLara, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez-Rodriguez, Lisdelys
dc.contributor.authorUrrego, Esther Patricia
dc.contributor.authorDelegido, Jesus
dc.contributor.authorBroitman, Bernardo R.
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T16:08:26Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T16:08:26Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractTurbidity is associated with the loss of water transparency due to the presence of particles, sediments, suspended solids, and organic or inorganic compounds in the water, of natural or anthropogenic origin. Our study aimed to evaluate the spatio-temporal variability of turbidity from Sentinel-2 (S2) images in the Reloncavi sound and fjord, in Northern Patagonia, Chile, a coastal ecosystem that is intensively used by finfish and shellfish aquaculture. To this end, we downloaded 123 S2 images and assembled a five-year time series (2016-2020) covering five study sites (R1 to R5) located along the axis of the fjord and seaward into the sound. We used Acolite to perform the atmospheric correction and estimate turbidity with two algorithms proposed by Nechad et al. (2009, 2016 Nv09 and Nv16, respectively). When compared to match-up, and in situ measurements, both algorithms had the same performance (R-2 = 0.40). The Nv09 algorithm, however, yielded smaller errors than Nv16 (RMSE = 0.66 FNU and RMSE = 0.84 FNU, respectively). Results from true-color imagery and two Nechad algorithms singled an image from the austral autumn of 2019 as the one with the highest turbidity. Similarly, three images from the 2020 austral autumn (May 20, 25, 30) also exhibited high turbidity values. The turbid plumes with the greatest extent occurred in the autumn of 2019 and 2020, coinciding with the most severe storms and runoff events of the year, and the highest turbidity values. Temporal trends in turbidity were not significant at any of the study sites. However, turbidity trends at sites R1 and R2 suggested an increasing trend, while the other sites showed the opposite trend. Site R1 recorded the highest turbidity values, and the lowest values were recorded at R5 in the center of the sound. The month of May was characterized by the highest turbidity values. The application of algorithms from high-resolution satellite images proved to be effective for the estimation and mapping of this water quality parameter in the study area. The use of S2 imagery unraveled a predictable spatial and temporal structure of turbidity patterns in this optically complex aquatic environment. Our results suggest that the availability of in situ data and the continued evaluation of the performance of the Nechad algorithms can yield significant insights into the dynamics and impacts of turbid waters in this important coastal ecosystem.
dc.description.funderData Observatory Foundation
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102814
dc.identifier.eissn1878-0512
dc.identifier.issn1574-9541
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102814
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/90078
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001314078200001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaEcological informatics
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectRemote sensing
dc.subjectSatellite algorithms
dc.subjectOcean color
dc.subjectAquaculture
dc.subjectTemporal patterns
dc.subjectWater quality monitoring
dc.subject.ods14 Life Below Water
dc.subject.odspa14 Vida submarina
dc.titleSpatio-temporal variability of turbidity derived from Sentinel-2 in Reloncavi sound, Northern Patagonia, Chile
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen83
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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