VOL. 9: The Simulated SeaWiFS Data Set, Version 1.
Citation:
Gregg, W.W., F.C. Chen, A.L. Mezaache, J.D. Chen, J.A. Whiting, 1993: The Simulated
SeaWiFS Data Set, Version 1. NASA Tech. Memo. 104566, Vol. 9, S.B. Hooker and E.R.
Firestone, Eds., NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, 17 pp.
Data system development activities for the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view
Sensor (SeaWiFS) must begin well before the scheduled 1994 launch. To assist in
these activities, it is essential to develop a simulated SeaWiFS data set as
soon as possible. Realism is of paramount importance in this data set,
including SeaWiFS spectral bands, orbital and scanning characteristics, and
known data structures. Development of the simulated data set can assist in
identification of problem areas that can be addressed and solved before the
actual data are received. This paper describes the creation of the first
version of the simulated SeaWiFS data set. The data set includes the spectral
band, orbital, and scanning characteristics of the SeaWiFS sensor and SeaStar
spacecraft. The information is output in the data structure as it is stored
onboard. Thus, it is a level-0 data set which can be taken from start to finish
through a prototype data system. The data set is complete and correct
at the time of printing, although the values in the telemetry fields
are left blank. The structure of the telemetry fields, however, is
incorporated. Also, no account for clouds has been included.
However, this version facilitates early prototyping activities by the
SeaWiFS data system, providing a realistic data set to assess
performance.
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