NASA's Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) announced the release of Version 02 of the DSCOVR EPIC Level 3 Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) for ocean surface product (DSCOVR_EPIC_L3_PAR_02). This updated dataset provides global measurements of PAR derived from the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) observations, offering critical information for monitoring ice-free ocean in the 3 Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) and primary productivity at improved spatial and temporal resolution.
The dataset includes enhanced quality control procedures, refined atmospheric correction algorithms, and expanded metadata to better support ecological applications. Users can access this product through the ASDC data portal, where comprehensive documentation and user guides are also available.
These data products are also available from ASDC via the following options: Earthdata Search, Direct Data Download, and OPeNDAP.