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Missing Data

by atifa_nadeem » Wed Aug 07, 2024 6:58 pm America/New_York

Why all products MODIS have missing data of chl a over Arabian sea during June, July and August months?

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Re: Missing Data

by GES DISCx - jimacker » Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:52 pm America/New_York

Hello,

The main reason for the missing data during these months is persistent cloud cover due to the Arabian Sea monsoon.

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Re: Missing Data

by OB General Science - guoqingw » Thu Aug 08, 2024 12:01 am America/New_York

Sun glint during the summer months is another reason for the missing data in MODIS products over the Arabian Sea.

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