Global ocean carbon flux estimates are produced by the NASA Carbon Monitoring System (CMS). The NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC) distributes this dataset, which was last updated in December 2022. It provides posterior flux data to characterize and quantify ocean carbon sources and sinks.
Use Cases
- Quantify regional ocean carbon sink strength using posterior flux estimates over specific ocean basins.
- Validate and calibrate ocean biogeochemical models by comparing simulated fluxes against CMS posterior flux data.
- Analyze temporal trends in ocean carbon uptake by examining the time-series of flux estimates.
- Assess spatial patterns of carbon sources and sinks from the gridded geospatial flux product.
Strengths
- Data is derived from the full range of NASA satellite observations and modeling capabilities.
- Products are designed with a focus on establishing accuracy and quantitative uncertainties.
- Maintains a global emphasis while providing finer-scale regional information.
Limitations
- Specific row counts, column details, and temporal coverage range are not provided in the description.
- The dataset's last update was in 2022, which may not reflect the most recent conditions.
- The absence of detailed column information limits immediate understanding of data structure.
Provenance
- Source
- NASA Carbon Monitoring System (CMS), distributed by GES DISC.
- Collection Method
- Generated using NASA satellite observations and modeling/analysis capabilities.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
- Last updated 2022-12-31.
- Geography
- Global, with finer-scale regional information.