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Model evaluation paper
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26 Feb 2026
Model evaluation paper |
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Assessment of gap-filling techniques applied to satellite phytoplankton composition products for the Atlantic Ocean
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany
School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences, Constructor University, Bremen, Germany
Hongyan Xi
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany
Alexander Barth
GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
Aida Alvera-Azcárate
GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
Adalbert Wilhelm
School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences, Constructor University, Bremen, Germany
Astrid Bracher
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany
Institute of Environmental Physics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Short summary
Phytoplankton are vital for marine ecosystems and nutrient cycling, detectable by optical satellites. Data gaps caused by clouds and other non-optimal conditions limit comprehensive analyses like trend monitoring. This study evaluated DINCAE and DINEOF gap-filling methods for reconstructing chlorophyll a datasets, including total chlorophyll a and five major phytoplankton groups. Both methods showed robust reconstruction capabilities, aiding pattern detection and long-term ocean colour analysis.
Phytoplankton are vital for marine ecosystems and nutrient cycling, detectable by optical...
