Salinity is an important parameter to characterize physical and biogeo-chemical processes. Optical satellite images with high resolution can avoid radio frequency interference, and provide a feasible way to monitor sea surface salinity (SSS) in coastal regions. Using an extensive dataset of ship-based SSS and MODIS estimated remote sensing reflectance (Rrs) at 412 nm, 443 nm, 488 nm, 555 nm and 667 nm and sea surface temperature (SST) a random forest (RF) model has been utilized to retrieve the SSS. Based on the predicted SSS, we analyze the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of SSS in the Gulf of Mexico and contribution of each factor with correlations coefficient. The results show that: (1) the RF model can accurately estimate the SSS in the Gulf of Mexico (RMSE=0.335, R2=0.931); (2) the spatial distribution pattern of SSS shows a ring-shaped inward value increase, which is affected by river discharge, wind forcing and circulation; (3) there is a strong correlation between SSS and SST, and SST significantly impact in retrieving SSS; (4) the correlation between SST, Rrs and SSS appears spatial heterogeneity.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |