Hyperspectral Ocean Color Data from Remote Yacht Voyages

Hyperspectral radiometer data was collected from a yacht-mounted Seabird HyperSAS Solar Tracker to provide in situ ocean color measurements for remote regions. The dataset is processed for scientific use by the OB_DAAC organization, with a listed update date of March 2026. Its primary purpose is the calibration and validation of satellite ocean-colour sensors.

Use Cases

• Validating satellite-derived ocean color products by comparing with in-situ hyperspectral measurements.
• Monitoring phytoplankton biomass and community composition in remote oceanic areas.
• Studying spatial and temporal variability of ocean optics, including temperature and salinity relationships.

Strengths

• Data originates from a specialized hyperspectral radiometer (Seabird HyperSAS Solar Tracker) mounted on a mobile platform.
• Focuses on collecting measurements in remote ocean regions where in situ data is historically scarce.
• Managed and distributed by the authoritative OB_DAAC organization for scientific applications.

Limitations

• Critical metadata such as row count, file size, specific column names, and temporal coverage are unavailable from all sources.
• Sources conflict on license details, with one specifying 'other-license-specified' and another listing 'None'.
• The author and precise data collection methodology are not documented.

Provenance

Source

OB_DAAC

Collection Method

In situ measurements collected by a Seabird HyperSAS Solar Tracker hyperspectral radiometer mounted on a yacht.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-12 22:37:33.157585

Geography

Remote regions of the global ocean.