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MODIS/Aqua Level 3 Global Ocean Binned 4 KM Yearly Ocean Color Products Entry ID: OBPG_MODIS_AQUA_L3_B4Y_OC |
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Summary
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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 Each Aqua MODIS Level-3 binned (4 km) data product consists of the accumulated data for all Level-2 products, for the specified instrument and resolution, corresponding to a period of one day, 8 days, a calendar month, a season, a calendar year, or the cumulative mission. Each Level-3 binned data product is stored in one or more HDF files. The data are stored in a representation of a global, equal-area grid whose grid cells have a resolution of 4.6x4.6km. Each given time binning period (Daily, 8-Day, Monthly, Monthly Climatology, Seasonal, Seasonal Climatology, Annual, Cumulative) has a separate file for each product. These files include a main file containing all product-level metadata, and data for each bin filled for that product and time period. In addition, each product includes subordinate files, each of which contains data of one binned geophysical parameter for all bins. Subordinate files must be read in conjunction with the associated main file. Aqua MODIS ocean color binned products consist of: -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 412 nm [file x00 = nLw_412_sum] -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 443 nm [file x01 = nLw_443_sum] -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 488 nm [file x02 = nLw_488_sum] -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 531 nm [file x03 = nLw_531_sum] -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 551 nm [file x04 = nLw_551_sum] -Normalized water-leaving radiance at 667 nm [file x05 = nLw_667_sum] -Angstrom coefficient, 531-869 nm [file x06 = angstrom_531_sum] -Chlorophyll-a concentration [file x07 = chlor_a_sum] -Diffuse attenuation coefficient at 490 nm [file x08 = K_490_sum] -Epsilon of aerosol correction at 748 and 869 nm [file x09 = eps_78_sum] -Aerosol optical thickness at 869nm [file x10 = tau_869_sum] More detailed information on the Level-3 binned data product format specifications can be found in the document at http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/DOCS/Ocean_Level-3_Binned_Data_Products.pdf Please, read the MODIS Ocean Parent document for more details: http://gcmd.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?MODIS_OCEAN_PARENT The MODIS Aqua Level 3 Binned data files are available from the FTP site at ftp://oceans.gsfc.nasa.gov/MODISA/Binned/ |
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GET DATA
Description: Access MODIS/Aqua Level 3 Binned Yearly Ocean Color Data Link: GET RELATED SERVICE METADATA (SERF) Description: SeaWiFS Data Analysis System (SeaDAS) for processing, display, analysis, and quality control of ocean products. Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE Description: MODIS WEB Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION Description: Data and Processing documentation |
Parent DIF
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This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in MODIS_OCEAN_PARENT |
Geographic Coverage
| N: 90.0 | S: -90.0 | E: 180.0 | W: -180.0 |
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Temporal Coverage
| Start Date: 2002-07-04 |
Location Keywords
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OCEAN
> ARCTIC OCEAN
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN OCEAN > INDIAN OCEAN OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR |
Data Resolution
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Latitude Resolution:
4 km
Longitude Resolution: 4 km Temporal Resolution: Yearly |
Science Keywords
| ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >AEROSOL BACKSCATTER >AEROSOL REFLECTANCE [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >AEROSOL EXTINCTION [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH/THICKNESS >AEROSOL OPTICAL THICKNESS [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >AEROSOL RADIANCE [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN CHEMISTRY >PIGMENTS [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN OPTICS >ATTENUATION/TRANSMISSION [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN OPTICS >EXTINCTION COEFFICIENTS >DIFFUSE ATTENUATION COEFFICIENT [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN OPTICS >OCEAN COLOR [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN OPTICS >WATER-LEAVING RADIANCE >NORMALIZED WATER-LEAVING RADIANCE [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN CHEMISTRY >PIGMENTS >CHLOROPHYLL [Definition] |
| OCEANS >OCEAN CHEMISTRY >PIGMENTS >CHLOROPHYLL >CHLOROPHYLL-A [Definition] |
ISO Topic Category
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CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION OCEANS |
Platform
| AQUA >Earth Observing System, AQUA [Information] |
Instrument
| MODIS >Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer [Information] |
Project
| EOS >Earth Observing System [Information] |
| EOSDIS >Earth Observing System Data Information System [Information] |
| ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program [Information] |
Access Constraints
| None |
Use Constraints
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Publications of research results utilizing these data must acknowledge the Ocean Biology Processing Group (OBPG) at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA. |
Data Set Progress
| IN WORK |
Originating Center
| OBPG |
Data Center
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Ocean Biology Processing Group (OBPG), Global Change Data Center, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
[Information]
Data Center URL: http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Dataset ID: Level 3 Mapped Daily
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Distribution
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Distribution_Media:
FTP
Distribution_Format: HDF |
Personnel
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MELANIE
F.
MEAUX Role: DIF AUTHOR Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov |
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GENE
CARL
FELDMAN Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: (301) 286-9428 Fax: (301) 286-0268 Email: gene.c.feldman at nasa.gov Contact Address: Data System Manager NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Mailstop 614.8 City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA |
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DR. CHARLES
R.
MCCLAIN Role: INVESTIGATOR Phone: 301-286-5377 Fax: 301-286-0268 Email: Charles.R.McClain at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA |
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2002-05-23
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-10-17
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