Estimating initial biomass of green tide algae in the South Yellow Sea with aid of UAV and S2A data

Abstract

Since 2008, the Green Tide has been continuously erupted for 10 years in Yellow Sea. Relevant studies have proved that the source of the green tide burst is the laver rafts in the radiated sand area. In this study, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ) and S2A (Sentinel Satellite) data were used to monitor and estimate the biomass of Green tide algae on the rafts of seaweed. Using UAV imagery combined with high-resolution satellite data and field survey data, Accurately monitoring and assessing the biomass of green tide algae in the radiation sandy area can provide a scientific basis for the prevention and early warning of the Southern Yellow Sea green tide disasters.