The bay of Algiers

Dissolved oxygen parameters in the water column; Concentration of other hydrocarbons in the water column; Salinity of the water column; Temperature of the water column; Raw suspended particulate material concentration sensor output; Alkalinity, acidity and pH of the water column; Concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the water column

PH sensors; gas chromatographs

The Water sampling is made at depth of one meter in 25 stations. The measurement and analysis cover several parameters: physical, chemical and indicators of anthropogenic pollution. In parallel to this work, satellite data (satellite imagery) is acquired for the same place and time of sampling from different satellites. These data will be processed. This work has a dual purpose. One is to study the properties of water and its quality assessment with determination of pollution sources. The second is the correlation of the sea water data with those of satellite (satellite imagery processed) by software developed and designed for that purpose. This technique allows for a more complete pollution picture and to make prospecting and recognition of that pollution at a larger scale.

Houma F. (2007) Caractérisation des pollutions de la côte oranaise et algéroise par analyse physicochimiques et corrélation avec les données satellites. Doctorate thesis, University of Sciences and technology Houari Boumedienne, 178 p., ; Houma F., Khouidir A., et Boulahdid M. (2004) Développment d'une méthodologie pour caractériser et déterminer la pollution des eaux de mer par les hydrocarbures en utilisant les images satellites. Rapp. Com. Int. Mer Médit., 37, Barcelone (Espagne).,

Ecole Nationale Superieure des Sciences de la Mer et de l Amenagement du Littoral
P.O. Box 19 Campus Universitaire de Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, Dely Ibrahim.
Algiers

16320
Algeria