With all the variety of models used for calculation of primary production of phytoplankton (PP) from remote sensing data, a choice of the most realistic one for a particular ocean region remains a non-trivial issue. In this work, we estimate PP in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean (200-510 N and 100-400 W) from 1998 to 2005 using three frequently used models: VGPM (Vertically Generalized Production Model), PSM (Platt and Sathyendranath Model) and Aph-PP model (Absorption Based Model). The modeled results are then compared with in situ observations of PP. The results show a close similarity in PP patterns obtained by different models, but the absolute modeled values differ substantially. In the Northeast Atlantic, PSM is found reproducing better the observed seasonal and spatial variability of PP as compared to the two other models. However, PSM slightly underestimates the PP values.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Living Planet Symposium 2016
EditorsL. Ouwehand
PublisherESA Publication Division
ISBN (Electronic)9789292213053
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2016
EventLiving Planet Symposium 2016 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 9 May 201613 May 2016

Publication series

NameEuropean Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
VolumeSP-740
ISSN (Print)0379-6566

Conference

ConferenceLiving Planet Symposium 2016
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period9/05/1613/05/16

    Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science

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