Ocean color instrument intercomparisons and cross-calibrations by the SIMBIOS project (1999-2000)

Giulietta S. Fargion; Charles R. McClain; Robert A. Barnes

doi:10.1117/12.494210

15 November 2000 Ocean color instrument intercomparisons and cross-calibrations by the SIMBIOS project (1999-2000)

Giulietta S. Fargion, Charles R. McClain, Robert A. Barnes

Proceedings Volume 4135, Earth Observing Systems V; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.494210
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The NASA Sensor Intercomparison and Merger for Biological and Interdisciplinary Oceanic Studies (SIMBIOS) Project has a worldwide, ongoing ocean color data collection program, as well as an operational data processing and analysis capability. SIMBIOS data collection takes place via the SIMBIOS Science Team and the NASA Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET). In addition, SIMBIOS has a calibration and product validation component. The primary purpose of these calibration and product validation activities are to (1) reduce measurement error by identifying and characterizing true error sources such as real changes in the satellite sensor or problems in the atmospheric correction algorithm, in order to differentiate these errors from natural variability in the marine light field; and (2) evaluate the various bio-optical algorithms being used by different ocean color missions. For each sensor, the SIMBIOS Project reviews the sensor design and processing algorithms being used by the particular ocean color project, compares the algorithms with alternative methods when possible, and provides the results to the appropriate project office.

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Giulietta S. Fargion, Charles R. McClain, and Robert A. Barnes "Ocean color instrument intercomparisons and cross-calibrations by the SIMBIOS project (1999-2000)", Proc. SPIE 4135, Earth Observing Systems V, (15 November 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.494210

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