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Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-View Sensor Level 1A Data
Entry ID: gov.noaa.class.SW_L1A

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Summary
Abstract: ABSTRACT: This data set consists of satellite measurements of global and regional ocean color data obtained by the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWIFS), in orbit on the OrbView-2 (formerly SeaStar) platform. The concentration and predominant identity of substances and particles in the euphotic (lighted) zone of the upper ocean influences the apparent color of the ocean, which can range ... View entire text

Purpose: PURPOSE: The purpose of SeaWiFS data is to examine oceanic factors that affect global change and to assess the oceans' role in the global carbon cycle, as well as other biogeochemical cycles, through a comprehensive research program. SeaWiFS data are being used to help clarify the magnitude and variability of chlorophyll and primary production by marine phytoplankton and to determine the distribution and timing of spring blooms, i.e., the time of highly abundant growth.
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 65.0   S: 8.0   E: -60.0   W: -160.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NASA/GSFC/EOS > Earth Observing System, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASAGeoEye (formerly ORBIMAGE, Inc)
Dataset Title: Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-View Sensor Level 1A Data
Dataset Release Date: 1997-09-01
Online Resource: http://www.class.noaa.gov/nsaa/products/search?sub_id=0&datatype_fa...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1997-09-04
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NASA DC-8 > NASA Douglas DC-8 Ancillary Description
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Global Hydrology Resource Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://ghrc.nsstc.nasa.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: GHRC USER SERVICES OFFICE
Phone: 256-961-7932
Fax: 256-961-7859
Email: ghrcdaac at itsc.uah.edu
Contact Address:
GHRC User Services Office
Global Hydrology Resource Center (GHRC)
320 Sparkman Drive
City: Huntsville
Province or State: AL
Postal Code: 35805
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: FTP
Distribution Format: ASCII
Personnel
SHERRY HARRISON
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 256-961-7973
Email: ghrcdaac at itsc.uah.edu
Contact Address:
320 Sparkman Dr.
City: Huntsville
Province or State: AL
Postal Code: 35805
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-05-01

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