Research area
- Physics
- Numerical modelling of physical processes taking place in the marine environment
- Satellite remote sensing as a source of data for calibration and validation of the models
Why is your research important?
Both the results of numerical modeling and products based on satellite data provide important information on the state of marine environment, processes occurring at different spatial and temporal scales, and allow the identification of trends and potential risks. However, it is necessary to calibrate and validate the adopted algorithms and models in advance. Subsatellite measurements can provide the necessary data for this purpose, and are also helpful in developing better and more precise algorithms.
What are your personal motivations?
I am a physicist by education and have been involved in theoretical research in the field of physical oceanography in recent years, but I haven’t had the opportunity to participate in a research cruise so far. Hence, I believe that this cruise will provide an excellent opportunity for me to learn about the work of an oceanographer and the specifics of oceanographic measurements, which are a necessary complement to theoretical research.
What are you going to do during the cruise onboard r/v Oceanograf?
Since it is going to be my first research cruise, I intend to learn various in-situ measurement techniques. In particular I will be participating in performing upward and downward radiance measurements using Ramses radiometers, ie. in the sub-satellite survey (together with dr M. Kowalewski).