MODIS Ocean Products
Entry ID: MODIS_OCEAN_PARENT

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Summary
Abstract: The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is the key instrument
aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. It is an optical
scanner that views the Earth in 36 channels with spatial resolution ranging
from 250 meters to 1 kilometer.

MODIS-Aqua Level-2 and Level-3 Ocean Color and Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2000-02-18

Start Date: 2002-07-04
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 4 KM, 9 KM
Longitude Resolution: 4 KM, 9 KM
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Temporal Resolution: Monthly Climatology
Temporal Resolution Range: Monthly Climatology
Quality The 'version 004' or 'collection 004' product is better than 'version
001' and earlier versions. The quality of this version 004 product is
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Access Constraints Available to public to gain familiarity with the data format and
parameters.
Use Constraints This Data set (version 004/collection 004) is of 'Validated'
Quality. This data is appropriate for use in scientific publications.
Before using it in any publication please the contact science team
representative for the known problems and updates.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
OBIS Spatial Ecological Analysis of Megavertebrate Populations Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: PATRICK N. HALPIN
Phone: 919-613-8062
Email: phalpin at duke.edu
Contact Address:
Duke University
Box 90328
City: Durham
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 27708
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Format: Shapefile
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 919-613-8021
Fax: 919-684-8741
Email: efujioka at duke.edu
Contact Address:
LSRC A321
Box 90328
City: Durham
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 27708
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-04-13
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-01-13

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