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A generalized technique for modeling bioluminescence in the ocean Douglas J Neilson*1; John C Kindle2 (1) Climate Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA 92093-0224, USA; (2) Naval Research Laboratory Code 7331, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529      *(dneilson@ucsd.edu) A method for extracting bioluminescence potential (BL) from any ocean model with biologically significant parameterizations has been developed. The skill with which the technique reproduces BL is directly related to two factors: 1) the skill of the host model to reproduce the physical and biological structure of its domain and, 2) the biological "resolution" of the model allowing for differentiation between BL and non-BL components. These factors provide a direct indication of the confidence to be assigned to the BL estimate. Also, as the skill of the host model to predict future biophysical states increases, the ability to predict future BL potential also increases. The technique is useful in areas where a skilled model is already implemented, or can be implemented, and observational data is limited or non-existent. We will discuss an Indian Ocean implementation in the context of previous BL modeling efforts and apply the lessons learned to a discussion of current thoughts and future directions. [Talk: neilson.dougla.36681]

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