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OW NASA MODIS Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR)

Published by Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: December 19, 2025 | Last Modified: 2025-12-03T01:00:28.000+00:00
The dataset contains satellite-derived sea-surface Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) measurements collected by means of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor onboard the NASA Aqua satellite. The data is available at monthly (2002 - present) intervals at a spatial resolution of 0.05 degrees. The geographic coverage is global.

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