2004 data from the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) satellite mission. The dataset provides quantitative measurements of global ocean bio-optical properties. It was collected by the AMD_KOPRI organization.
Use Cases
- Modeling global ocean ecosystem behavior based on bio-optical properties.
- Analyzing spatial patterns of marine biological activity from satellite-derived data.
- Studying the evolution of ocean systems using quantitative bio-optical measurements.
- Calibrating other remote sensing instruments with SeaWiFS quantitative data.
Strengths
- Data is from a dedicated satellite sensor designed for global ocean observation.
- The dataset provides quantitative data, which suggests precise measurements.
Limitations
- Last updated 2004-12-31 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.
- Time Range
- 2004
- Geography
- Global, with specific mentions of Antarctic, Arctic, and Korea Peninsula.