Particulate Organic Carbon concentration data derived from ocean-color reflectance measured by the Aqua MODIS satellite. The dataset supports biogeochemical and carbon export studies, providing ecological context alongside variables like chlorophyll-a and sea surface temperature. It is produced by OB_CLOUD based on algorithms from Stramski (2007) and Stramski et al. (2022).
Use Cases
- Quantify surface carbon stocks using the 'poc' concentration variable.
- Support biogeochemical flux studies by analyzing 'poc' alongside 'chlor_a' and 'bbp'.
- Provide ecological context for ocean productivity by correlating 'poc' with 'SST' and 'Kd_490'.
- Validate and calibrate ocean carbon models using the global, binned 'poc' data product.
Strengths
- Global spatial coverage from satellite remote sensing.
- Data product is based on established algorithms (Stramski, 2007; Stramski et al., 2022).
Limitations
- Specific row count, temporal range, and spatial resolution are unknown.
- Data quality is contingent on satellite sensor performance and atmospheric correction.
Provenance
- Source
- NASA Earthdata (Aqua MODIS satellite), processed by OB_CLOUD.
- Collection Method
- Derived from ocean-color reflectance measurements via satellite remote sensing.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Global ocean coverage.