SeaWiFS Level 3 Global Binned 9 KM Monthly Climatology Ocean Color Products
Entry ID:
OBPG_SEAWIFS_L3_B9MC_OC
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Summary
Abstract:
This data set consists of satellite measurements of global ocean color data obtained by the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS), in orbit on the OrbView-2 (formerly SeaStar) platform. SeaWiFS 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/SW_proc.html Each SeaWiFS ... Level-3 binned (9 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 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, or "bins," have a resolution of 9.2x9.2km
(approximately 81 km2).
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. The parameters are the
normalized water-leaving radiances (radiance data corrected for atmospheric
light scattering and sun angles differing from nadir), and geophysical
parameters derived from the radiance data.
SeaWiFS 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 490 nm [file x02 = nLw_490_sum]
-Normalized water-leaving radiance at 510 nm [file x03 = nLw_510_sum]
-Normalized water-leaving radiance at 555 nm [file x04 = nLw_555_sum]
-Normalized water-leaving radiance at 670 nm [file x05 = nLw_670_sum]
-Angstrom coefficient, 510-865 nm [file x06 = angstrom_510_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 765 and 865 nm [file x09 = eps_78_sum]
-Aerosol optical thickness at 865 nm [file x10 = tau_865_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_Prod...
The SeaWiFS Level 3 Binned data files are available from the FTP site at
ftp://oceans.gsfc.nasa.gov/SeaWiFS/Binned/ 
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Description:
Access SeaWiFS Level 3 Binned Monthly Climatology Data
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
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N: 90.0
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S: -90.0
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E: 180.0
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W: -180.0
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Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The
collection is described in
OBPG_SEAWIFS_L3_BINNED
Quality
All samples are held by the investigator at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand. Please contact the investigator for more information.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Personnel
Role:
INVESTIGATOR
Phone:
+64 9 373 7599 xtn 87245
Fax:
+64 9 373 7415
Email:
c.evans at auckland.ac.nz
Contact Address:
School of Biological Sciences
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Section
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
City:
Auckland
Postal Code:
1142
Country:
New Zealand
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
+64 3 358 0200
Fax:
+64 3 358 0211
Email:
c.poirot at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
+64 3 358 0200
Fax:
+64 3 358 0211
Email:
s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Publications/References
Peltier, R., Brimble, M.A., Wojnar, J.M., Williams, D.E., Evans, C.W. and DeVries, A.L. (2010), Synthesis and antifreeze activity of fish antifreeze glycoproteins and their analogues., Chemical Science, 1, 538-551, doi:10.1039/c0sc00194e
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2008-10-17
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-04-04
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