About the project
Due to the global change and the strong human impact on natural water resources it is crucial to improve regular aquatic monitoring methods. The EC Water Framework Directive requires the assessment of the ecological status of European waters. The satellite technique provides a synoptic view of whole water bodies and has shown to be a very cost-effective method to monitor changes in aquatic ecosystems. Monitoring harmful algal blooms is particularly important for marine aquaculture and fisheries, as well as for tourism. In northern latitudes the winter season introduces particular problems with ice formation and melting. Human activities are different than in ice free conditions and safe traveling on ice is a critical question. The purpose of the NordAquaRemS is to aggregate efforts in solving common scientific and user-oriented problems, to share resources, training and expertise, and increase staff and student mobility. In summary, the proposed network will aim for:
- recruitment of well-qualified PhD students into the field
- organizing annual PhD/research training courses
- sharing of scientific expertise, facilities and human resources
- improvement of the atmospheric correction over optically complex Nordic waters,
- improvement of data sharing
- improved exchange between scientists, users and service providers.
