Input Data

You may access the input data needed to generate the various monthly NPP hdf files from below. Determine which model you are interested in (either VGPM or CbPM) and select accordingly. Clicking on the variable name (eg, MLD) will take you to the Input Data page for those files. Note that these input data have been cloud-filled.

VGPM: Standard and Eppley

Input fields required are: chl, sst, and par. AVHRR "best" sst values (bsst) are used prior to MODIS; MODIS 4-micron sst values (sst4) are used in preference when available.

MODIS chl based

• CHL (modis)
• SST4 (modis)
• PAR (seawifs)

SEAWIFS chl based

• CHL (seawifs)
• BSST (avhrr) (1997 - 2002)
• SST4 (modis) (2002 - 2006)
• PAR (seawifs)

CbPM

SEAWIFS derived

• CHL (gsm)
• BBP (gsm)
• PAR (seawifs)
• MLD