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    • SeaWiFS calibration/validation historical pigment database 1993 (NCEI Accession 9400037)

    Metadata Updated: January 1, 2026

    The Profiles of Chlorophyll data from NASA Goddard and Phytoplankton wet weight data in this accession was submitted by Mr. Charles R. McClain of US National Aeronautic and Space Administration, Washington DC. The data was collected in 15 different oceans and compiled in SeaWiFS calibration/validation historical pigment database. There are two versions of the data base. One contains approx. 180,000 records for depths of 0-10 meters. A second file contains approx. 330,000 records and includes all available depths provided by the individual investigators. Detailed Documentation is available for data format. For further information re this data set contact: Jim Firestone, Sr. Programmer/analyst, General Sciences Corp./SAIC Code 970.2 - SeaWiFS project, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD 20771, Tel. (301)286-7108

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    Metadata Date 2025-11-12T19:22:32Z
    Metadata Created Date October 2, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date January 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), April 8, 2025 (revision), 1994 (creation)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Metadata Date 2025-11-12T19:22:32Z
    Metadata Created Date October 2, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date January 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) November 19, 2002 (publication), April 8, 2025 (revision), 1994 (creation)
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    Access Constraints Cite as: McClain, Charles R.; US National Aeronautic and Space Administration (2002). SeaWiFS calibration/validation historical pigment database 1993 (NCEI Accession 9400037). 10/29/93. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/9400037. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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