# Ep60 - Measuring water quality using satellites

An episode of [Behind The Science Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1753464681), 2 Apr 2025, 1 h 10 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/ee2ce360/podcast/play/100689479/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-1%2F397631544-44100-2-5e8c43ed3b853.mp3

In this episode, Dr. Remika Gupana discusses her journey from her early experiences in science to her current research in remote sensing of water quality. She highlights the importance of phytoplankton and fluorescence in understanding ecosystems and the challenges and opportunities in using satellite data for environmental science. In this conversation, the main themes of remote sensing and fluorescence in aquatic research, challenges in coastal and inland waters, and the process of doing a PhD are discussed. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Starting a Scientific Journey 02:54 Studying and Researching Remote Sensing 06:05 From Geology to Aquatic Sciences 09:05 Erasmus Mundus and Experiences Abroad 11:56 ESA's Fluorescence Explorer Mission 14:54 Understanding Chlorophyll A and Primary Production 18:12 Importance of Phytoplankton in Ecosystems 20:54 Remote Sensing and Traditional Methods 24:00 Challenges and Opportunities in Remote Sensing 37:11 Analyzing Remote Sensing and Fluorescence 43:47 Challenges in Coastal and Inland Waters 48:09 Behind the Scenes of Research 52:02 Challenges of Doing a PhD 57:44 Writing a Review Paper 01:01:19 Future Research Plans 01:03:53 Advice for Aspiring Researchers 📚Reference: R. Gupana, D. Odermatt, I. Cesana, C. Giardino, L. Nedbal, and A. Damm, "Remote Sensing of Environment Remote sensing of sun-induced chlorophyll- a fluorescence in inland and coastal waters : Current state and future prospects," Remote Sensing of Environment 262(April), 112482 (2021). ► https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2021.112482 🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast. 🌊Follow Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub on Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok. 🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on Facebook, Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast. 🦖Join our science community ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceenthusiastsph ⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists ►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast

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