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Major intercomparison of optical measurements set to revolutionise data processing for satellite ocean colour validation
A team of ocean optics experts, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, evaluated the accuracy of above-water optical sensors, using a community-developed processor, to produce the highest quality data for satellite ocean colour validation and facilitate monitoring the health of our coastal seas and global ocean.
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