Ocean Color/Chlorophyll. Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document. Version 5, Revision 1

摘要

This Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) describes the algorithm used to retrieve chlorophyll a concentration, a Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Level 2 product, contained in the Ocean Color/Chlorophyll EDR. Chlorophyll concentration is measured in mg/m(sub 3) units and retrieved from water-leaving reflectances. This document describes the physical theory and mathematical background of the algorithm, provides implementation details, and identifies assumptions and limitations of the adopted approach.