EMIS - MODIS-AQUA Monthly climatology particulate backscattering coefficient at 443nm (4km) in m^-1

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Catalog

European Commission, Joint Research Centre catalog

Country of origin

EU institutions

Updated

2013.06.11 00:00

Created

2013.08.29

Available languages

English

Keywords

climate change, GIS digital format, satellite observations, marine monitoring, particulate backscatter coefficient climatology, marine environment, ocean color, sea water protection, coastal environment

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Dataset description

Particulate matter (particulate backscatter coefficient at 443nm, bbp in m^-1 at 4km resolution): The backscatter coefficient bbp represents the fraction of incident light that is scattered backward from its original path by particulate material in the water. The backscattering coefficient gives a good indication of the concentration of suspended organic and inorganic particles (e.g. sediments) in the water.

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