ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Seasonal Variation of Total Suspended
Solids (TSS) and Precipitation in the
Pelabuhanratu Bay, West Java
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Department of Marine Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran. Jl. Raya Bandung
Sumedang KM 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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Marine Sciences Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Universitas Padjadjaran. Jl. Raya Bandung
Sumedang KM 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
Submission date: 2025-04-09
Final revision date: 2025-06-02
Acceptance date: 2025-07-07
Online publication date: 2025-12-01
Corresponding author
Sunarto Sunarto
Department of Marine Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran. Jl. Raya Bandung
Sumedang KM 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, West Java, Indonesia
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Pelabuhanratu Bay, the largest bay on Java’s southern coast, is characterized by dynamic sediment
transport influenced by seasonal precipitation and hydrodynamic forces. This study analyzed the
variability of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) from 2015 to 2019 using Landsat-8 OLI imagery calibrated
against in situ measurements. The regression model between satellite-derived and ground-truth TSS
showed strong agreement (R² > 0.70), validating the use of remote sensing for coastal monitoring.
Results indicate that TSS concentrations peaked during Transition Season II, with a mean of 57.94
mg/L, despite the highest rainfall occurring in the Northwest Monsoon. This suggests that sediment
resuspension driven by tidal currents and wind plays a significant role. Station 6, located near a river
mouth, recorded the highest TSS (85 mg/L), whereas Station 7, situated in a more sheltered zone,
exhibited the lowest levels due to natural filtration. The five-year analysis revealed increasing TSS trends
at several sites, underscoring the compounded effects of climate variability and human activities. Cloud
cover constraints during peak rainy seasons highlight the need for integrated monitoring strategies
combining remote sensing, hydrodynamic modeling, and field validation. These findings provide critical
insight into managing sedimentation and preserving water quality in monsoon-influenced estuarine
systems.