CMSLakeMichiganPPM: Lake Michigan Monthly Primary Production from MODIS

Monthly average primary production and carbon fixation data for Lake Michigan, derived from MODIS satellite imagery and model data. The dataset is produced by NASA's Carbon Monitoring System (CMS) and was last updated on March 13, 2026. It is designed to support the characterization and monitoring of carbon sources and sinks.

Use Cases

• Modeling carbon fluxes in freshwater ecosystems based on satellite-derived primary production data.
• Analyzing seasonal and interannual trends in lake productivity based on monthly time-series data.
• Calibrating or validating regional carbon cycle models based on NASA CMS products.
• Informing near-term policy and management activities for Lake Michigan based on carbon monitoring information.

Strengths

• Data is produced by NASA's Carbon Monitoring System (CMS), an authoritative source for carbon monitoring.
• Derived from MODIS satellite imagery, providing consistent spatial coverage.
• Last updated on March 13, 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to focusing solely on Lake Michigan.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Collection Method

Derived using MODIS satellite imagery with model data.

Time Range

Monthly averages (specific date range unknown).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:06:47.426152

Geography

Lake Michigan