Coastal Radiometry Campaigns for PACE OCI Satellite Validation

Santa Barbara Channel field campaigns collect in-situ radiometric data to validate water-leaving reflectance products from the PACE OCI instrument. The dataset is produced by NASA and involves rapid-response measurements from small boats during optimal sea and sky conditions. Data is actively maintained, with a last recorded update in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Validating the reflectance data product from the PACE Ocean Color Instrument (OCI).
• Analyzing matchups between in-situ radiometry and satellite observations under optimal conditions.
• Studying coastal ocean optics, including water-leaving radiance and aerosol optical depth (AOD).

Strengths

• Data is collected via rapid-response field campaigns designed specifically for satellite validation matchups.
• The dataset is produced and maintained by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
• Cross-platform presence on Data.gov and NASA EarthData indicates recognized importance for the scientific community.

Limitations

• Critical quantitative details are missing: row count, file size, and specific column names are not provided by any source.
• The license is ambiguously listed as 'other-license-specified' without clear terms.
• No author or specific temporal range for the data collection is documented.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

In-situ measurements from rapid response field campaigns using small boats and crew.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-13 03:59:48.945964

Geography

Santa Barbara Channel