Algorithms and Validation

NOAA CoastWatch MODIS ocean color products are produced using NASA algorithms. The Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD) for MODIS products can be accessed at http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/atbd/val_atbd.html.

More information on NASA MODIS ocean products is available at:

• MODIS Ocean Products (http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/MODIS/Terra/ocean/)
• MODIS Product Descriptions (http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/MODIS/product_descriptions_modis.shtml)
• MODIS Data Support at the GES DISC-DAAC (http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/MODIS/)