MISR Aerosol Data for INTEX-B 2006 Campaign

Aerosol optical depth and particle type data from the MISR instrument for the INTEX-B atmospheric field campaign. The dataset was produced by the LARC_CLOUD organization and focuses on the year 2006. It provides Level 2 atmospheric aerosol information for a specific research region.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial patterns of aerosol optical depth across the INTEX-B study region.
• Correlate aerosol particle type classifications with other atmospheric parameters from the campaign.
• Validate regional aerosol transport models using the MISR-derived aerosol optical depth measurements.

Strengths

• Data originates from the NASA MISR satellite instrument, a recognized source for aerosol retrieval.
• Focuses on the well-documented INTEX-B 2006 atmospheric field campaign, providing context.

Limitations

• Dataset size, row count, and specific column details are unknown.
• Temporal coverage is limited to the 2006 campaign period, making it unsuitable for long-term trend analysis.
• Geographic scope is restricted to the INTEX-B study region, limiting broader applicability.

Provenance

Source

NASA Earthdata, from the MISR instrument processed by LARC_CLOUD.

Collection Method

Satellite remote sensing data processed to Level 2 aerosol product.

Time Range

2006 (INTEX-B campaign period).

Freshness

Data last updated on 2006-04-03; it is a static campaign dataset.

Geography

INTEX-B study region.