An explaination of the analysis methods used to produce these plots is available here
Relative to operational processing, the reprocessing configuration with f/Q shows improved agreement with in situ match-up radiances, but the impact is not dramatic. The complete analysis is available here.
SeaWiFS Radiance Comparison to In Situ
Current Operational Processing
Reprocessing #5
Annual Repeatability of SeaWiFS Radiance Trends, Deep Water Subset
