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Mask and Flag changes considered but not accepted

Mask and Flag changes considered but not accepted

Alternate cloud shadow algorithm

The SeaWiFS LOWLW flag is intended to detect cloud shadows using a threshold on the Band 5 nLw. Alternate approaches using different or multiple bands may be more effective. For example, MODIS uses a combination of bands equivalent to SeaWiFS Bands 6 and 8.