For your mapping environment, what is the water colour and can you see the bottom? The sensor and platform types available for mapping or monitoring your chosen environment will be displayed in the table below.

Mapping and monitoring options for blue/green, optically deep coastal waters

Passive imaging systems Airborne digital photography Satellite multispectral, fine resolution Satellite multispectral, medium resolution Airborne hyperspectral Satellite hyperspectral, medium resolution Satellite hyperspectral, coarse resolution Airborne photography Active imaging systems Airborne radar Satellite radar Airborne laser Underwater acoustics Field based Boat/helicopter-based Autonomous underwater vehicle