If you work with ocean color data you likely need a way to batch process multiple files. SeaBatch can help. SeaBatch is a group of bash shell scripts that utilize SeaDAS, the comprehensive image analysis package developed by NASA's Ocean Biology Processing Group (OBPG), to batch process ocean color data derived from NASA's MODIS (Aqua and Terra) and SeaWiFS sensors. With SeaBatch you can:

• Process MODIS Level-0 files (option to utilize high-resolution bands)
• Process Level-1 files to Level-2
• Spatially bin Level-2 files (0.5, 1, 2, 4, 9, and 36 km)
• Temporally bin Level-2 files (daily, 7-day, 8-day, and monthly)
• Output Level-3 files (ascii, flat, hdf, and png)

SeaBatch is a powerful tool that will greatly assist you with your research. It is free, and an IDL license is not required if using runtime SeaDAS.

SeaBatch is actively being developed by Mike Brown of Dalhousie University.

• SeaDAS 5.3 (runtime or full IDL license)
• /bin/bash

SeaBatch is free! If you download it please email mike@seabatch.com so that you will be notified of updates. If you find SeaBatch useful in your research please acknowledge us. Thank you!

NOTE: Portions of SeaBatch 1.1 are not compatible with SeaDAS 6.x. An update to SeaBatch is currently being developed, which will address this issue as well as add new features. Please email mike@seabatch.com with any additions you like to see, as well as any questions.

SeaBatch 1.1 (28 KB)

We strongly encourage feedback! SeaBatch and this website will continue to develop. Please email mike@seabatch.com with any questions, suggestions, etc. regarding either.