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Table A-1. SeaWiFS Baseline Spectral Regions and Performance Goals 
Minimum Minimum 
Bandwidth Signal-to-Noise Noise-Equivalent 
Ratio | Temperature Difference 
433 - 453 nm 510 
490 - 510 nm 500 
555 - 575 nm 350 
655 - 675 nm 285 
745 - 785 nme 280 
843 - 887 nm 280 
10.5 - 11.5 um 0.29K (300K) 
11.5-12.5 um 0.29K (300K) 
OANMDNAKRWNMY— 
Spatial Resolution: 1.13 km, inherent sensor resolution 
[Local area coverage (LAC)] 
4.5 km, synthesized on board 
[Global area coverage (GAC)] 
Polarization Sensitivity: < 2% (worst case) 
Dynamic Range: 10 bits quantization 
(gain adjustable on board) 
Bright Target Recovery: 10 samples or less 
Scan Plane Tilt: t+ 20° 
Orbit: 705 km, circular, polar, sun-synchronous 
Equatorial Crossing Time: 10:30 a.m. (acceptable between 10:30 a.m. and 
1:30 p.m.) 
THR. Gordon 1987: personal communication. The signal-to-noise values 
jmust be met at all sun angles. 
Blocked from 760 to 770 nm. 
