Awarded in Recognition of Contribution Made to
the Advancement of Our Knowledge of the
Nature and Consequences of Light in the Ocean
About the Award
Nils Gunnar Jerlov was an early leader in the area of ocean optics research. His name is recognized widely within the entire international oceanographic research community. Jerlov's theoretical and experimental work on ocean optical and related processes helped form the foundation of modern ocean optical research. He proposed the concept of an optical ocean water mass classification and the Jerlov water types are familiar to many outside of the ocean optics community. His book, Marine Optics, published in 1976, remains widely referenced and is considered required reading for all students of ocean optics and ocean color remote sensing.
The Oceanography Society (TOS) commemorates Dr. Jerlov and his many contributions to the study of light in the ocean with an international award, established in his name, to recognize outstanding achievements in ocean optics and ocean color remote sensing research.
TOS is responsible for setting award policy, garnering nominations from the international research community, and selecting a recipient from those nominated. To be eligible for nomination, the recipient's work must deal directly with the processes governing the interaction of light with the ocean and/or the consequences of such interactions. The award may be issued in recognition of research (theoretical or applied, field-based or laboratory-based, a landmark paper or lifetime achievement), a pattern of excellence in education, a history of service to the international ocean optics research community, or contributions to all of the above. In the end, the nominated individual must have significantly advanced our knowledge of how light interacts with the ocean.
The award consists of a bronze medallion designed by Judith Munk, a lapel pin, travel support to attend the Ocean Optics Conference, and a cash award. The deadline for nominations for the next award is June 1, 2012. Submit all nomination materials and direct all questions to: info@tos.org.
Nomination Procedure
Nominations consist of:
- A single master nominating statement (no more than 5 pages)
- A suggested one-paragraph citation of no more than 100 words
- An abbreviated CV of the nominee
- Up to five additional letters of endorsement (2 page maximum) solicited by the master nominator (only one of which may be from the candidate's institution—international endorsements are encouraged)
The master nominator serves as the point of contact. Submission of materials in electronic format is required. Submit all nomination materials and direct all questions to: info@tos.org.
The nomination deadline is June 1, 2012. |
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2012 JERLOV AWARD
 Charles S. Yentsch
Plankton Research & Instruments and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
On September 30, 2010, Charles S. Yentsch (Plankton Research & Instruments and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences) was honored as the 2010 recipient of the Jerlov Award during a ceremony at the Ocean Optics XX Conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Charlie was not able to attend the ceremony, however, he did convey his appreciation for receiving the award through a previously recorded video that was presented to the audience.
Charlie was honored for his enduring, pioneering work on phytoplankton, their optical properties and productivity, which ultimately gave rise to the field of ocean color remote sensing. He was also recognized for his founding of new oceanographic institutions, nurturing of future leaders in the field, and providing a vibrant research environment for the study of bio-optics.
Previous Recipients
2010: Charles S. Yentsch
2008: Talbot Waterman
2006: J. Ronald V. Zaneveld
2004: Howard R. Gordon
2002: Raymond C. Smith
2000: André Morel |
