MODIS/Aqua Level 3 Global Ocean Mapped 9 KM Monthly Ocean Color Products
Entry ID: OBPG_MODIS_AQUA_L3_M9M_OC

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Summary
Abstract: This data set consists of satellite measurements of global ocean color data
obtained by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), in orbit
on the Aqua (formerly EOS PM) platform. MODIS ocean color products are
processed and distributed by the Ocean Biology Processing Group (OBPG).
Processing details can be found at
http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/DOCS/MODISA_processing.html

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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
MODIS_OCEAN_PARENT
OBPG_MODIS_AQUA_L3_MAPPED

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2002-07-04
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 9 km
Longitude Resolution: 9 km
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Temporal Resolution: Monthly
Temporal Resolution Range: Monthly - < Annual
Platform
SHIPS Ancillary Description
Use Constraints Any person making substantial use of a data set must communicate with the
investigators who acquired the data prior to publication and anticipate that
the data collectors will be co-authors of published results. This extends to
model results and to data organized for retrospective studies.

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Originating Center
Data Center
U.S. Global Ocean Ecosystems Dynamics Program Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://globec.whoi.edu/
Dataset ID: Georges Bank

Data Center Personnel
Name: ROBERT C. GROMAN
Phone: 508-289-2409
Fax: 508-457-2169
Email: rgroman at whoi.edu
Contact Address:
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Swift House MS#38
City: Woods Hole
Province or State: MA
Postal Code: 02543-1127
Country: USA
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Personnel
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 508-289-2298
Fax: 508-457-2169
Email: dallison at whoi.edu
Contact Address:
MS #36
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Shiverick House
City: Woods Hole
Province or State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02543
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2004-03-24
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-05-13

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