SeaWiFS satellite sensor data provides quantitative measurements of global ocean bio-optical properties. The dataset was collected by the AMD_KOPRI organization and last updated on December 11, 2010. Its purpose is to support Earth science research by monitoring the planet as an integrated system.
Use Cases
- Modeling global ocean carbon cycles based on bio-optical property measurements.
- Analyzing phytoplankton distribution and ocean productivity based on satellite-derived optical data.
- Studying long-term changes in marine ecosystems based on quantitative ocean data.
- Calibrating other remote sensing instruments based on SeaWiFS's quantitative bio-optical data.
Strengths
- Data originates from the SeaWiFS satellite sensor, a dedicated instrument for ocean observation.
- The dataset's purpose is explicitly stated: to provide quantitative data on global ocean bio-optical properties.
- The last update timestamp is precisely recorded: 2010-12-11 23:59:59.999000.
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Last updated 2010-12-11 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- AMD_KOPRI
- Collection Method
- Data collected by the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) satellite.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2010-12-11 23:59:59.999000.
- Geography
- Global ocean coverage, with specific mentions of Antarctic, Arctic, and Korea Peninsula regions.