Green tide cover area monitoring and prediction based on multi-source remote sensing fusion

  • 0College of Oceanography and Ecological Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Donghai Laboratory, Zhoushan 316021, China.

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Summary

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A new Fully Automated Green Tide Extraction Method (FAGTE) accurately monitors Yellow Sea green tides using satellite data. This method enhances prediction accuracy for ecological disaster management.

Area Of Science

  • Marine ecology
  • Remote sensing science
  • Ecological modeling

Background

  • Green tides pose recurring ecological threats in the Yellow Sea.
  • Accurate monitoring and prediction are crucial for managing these events.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To develop and validate a Fully Automated Green Tide Extraction Method (FAGTE) for Yellow Sea green tide data.
  • To propose a novel fusion method for multi-resolution satellite imagery.
  • To monitor and predict green tide growth trends using mathematical models.

Main Methods

  • Utilized multi-source satellite remote sensing (RS) images (16-250m resolution) from 2021-2024.
  • Developed FAGTE for automated green tide extraction and a fusion method for varying resolutions.
  • Applied Gompertz and Logistic growth curve models for trend analysis and prediction.

Main Results

  • FAGTE achieved average extraction accuracy exceeding 91%, with superior performance on high-resolution images.
  • The maximum post-fusion green tide cover in 2023 reached 2262.12 km².
  • Growth curve models showed high accuracy (R² >96% for single source, >99% for fused data), with low prediction errors for start/end dates.

Conclusions

  • The FAGTE method provides a robust and accurate approach for extracting Yellow Sea green tide data.
  • Data fusion techniques enhance the comprehensive assessment of green tide extent.
  • Accurate prediction models offer a scientific basis for managing and mitigating green tide impacts.