SeaWiFS (Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor) provides quantitative data on global ocean bio-optical properties to the Earth science community. The dataset is designed to look at our planet from space to better understand it as a system. It was last updated on December 31, 2001.
Use Cases
- Modeling global ocean ecosystem dynamics based on bio-optical properties
- Analyzing spatial patterns of marine phytoplankton based on satellite-derived data
- Studying the evolution of ocean color and its relationship to climate
Strengths
- Data is sourced from a dedicated satellite sensor (SeaWiFS) designed for ocean observation
- The dataset provides quantitative data intended for the Earth science community
Limitations
- Last updated 2001-12-31 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- AMD_KOPRI
- Collection Method
- Satellite remote sensing via the SeaWiFS instrument.
- Geography
- Global ocean coverage, with specific mention of Antarctic, Arctic, and Korea Peninsula.