Oil tanker loading: River Plume Localization

In the Congo River basin, loading tankers can be dangerous due to the strong current shear caused by the river plume. In this study, the position of the Congo river plume is determined through the use of Ocean Colour data and the statistical calculation of a threshold value enabling a differentiation between water within and outside the plume. This leads to a monthly climatology of the river extent and position. For more information click here.