Remote sensing of turbidity plumes in Lake Ontario
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Work done in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
By: E. J. Pluhowski
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Abstract
High-altitude photography provides an effective method of monitoring the spatial extent of turbidity plumes in Lake Ontario. Large plumes generated by the Niagara, Genesee, and Oswego Rivers are identifiable on photographs obtained from about 60,000 feet above the lake on July 6, 1970, October 19, 1970, and May 29, 1971. The Niagara plume, covering as much as 43 sq mi of the lake's surface, is the largest turbidity feature. The configuration of the plumes is a function of river discharge, level of turbidity, and wind speed and direction.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Remote sensing of turbidity plumes in Lake Ontario |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1973 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 609 |
| Last page | 614 |
| Other Geospatial | Lake Ontario |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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