• Development and calibration of a high dynamic range and autonomous ocean-light instrument to measure sub-surface profiles in ice-covered waters 

      Schartmuller, Bernhard; Anderson, Philip; Mckee, David; Connan-McGinty, Stacey; Kopec, Tomasz Piotr; Daase, Malin Hildegard Elisabeth; Johnsen, Geir; Berge, Jørgen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-23)
      The optical chain and logger (OptiCAL) is an autonomous ice-tethered observatory equipped with multiple light sensors for mapping the variation of light with depth. We describe the instrument and present an ensemble calibration for downwelling irradiance E<sub>PAR</sub> in [µmolm<sup>−2</sup>s<sup>−1</sup>]. Results from a long-term deployment in the Arctic Ocean demonstrate that the OptiCAL can ...
    • Midnight Sun to Polar Night: A Model of Seasonal Light in the Barents Sea 

      Connan-McGinty, Stacey; Banas, Neil S.; Berge, Jørgen; Cottier, Finlo Robert; Grant, Stephen; Johnsen, Geir; Kopec, Tomasz Piotr; Porter, Marie; Mckee, David (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-20)
      Arctic marine ecosystems are strongly influenced by the extreme seasonality of light in the region. Accurate determination of light is essential for building a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of animal and aquatic algae populations. Current approaches to underwater light field parameterisations rely upon shortwave radiation (300–3000 nm) estimates from satellites or surface radiometry ...