The Alabama 10-Year Summer Average Water Clarity refers to the long-term (2015-2025) assessment of water transparency across various bodies of water in Alabama during the summer months. This metric is measured using a satellite-derived suspended particulate matter (SPM) index to determine how clear the water remains over a decade-long period.
Higher clarity often indicates better water quality, supporting aquatic life and recreational activities like swimming and fishing. Conversely, lower clarity may signal environmental concerns such as excessive nutrient loading or erosion.
Spatial Resolution: 30 meters.
Format: GeoTIFF (.tif), 8-bit Unsigned Integer (UINT8)
Size: 2.9 Megabytes (MB)
The Alabama 10-Year Summer Average Water Clarity refers to the long-term (2015-2025) assessment of water transparency across various bodies of water in Alabama during the summer months. This metric is measured using a satellite-derived suspended particulate matter (SPM) index to determine how clear the water remains over a decade-long period.
Higher clarity often indicates better water quality, supporting aquatic life and recreational activities like swimming and fishing. Conversely, lower clarity may signal environmental concerns such as excessive nutrient loading or erosion.
Spatial Resolution: 30 meters.
Format: GeoTIFF (.tif), 8-bit Unsigned Integer (UINT8)
Size: 2.9 Megabytes (MB)