Analysis of spatial and temporal organization of biosphere using solar reflectance data from MODIS satellite

•Seasonal dynamics of variables of main biomes types are considered.•The hypotheses of different ecosystems goal functions are tested.•The hypotheses of examined and principles of biosphere function are tested.•The main ecosystem's “goal functions” – PAR-range solar radiation absorption.•Biosphere can be viewed as a non-equilibrium system with two stationary states.

The paper addresses the spatio-temporal dynamics of biosphere reflected by the multispectral MODIS images. The hypotheses of different goal functions are examined and principles of biosphere function are tested. It is demonstrated that one of the major bishopric “goal functions” is the maintenance of the stable solar radiation absorption in the PAR range during the vegetative season. This is also associated with stabilization of biological production, which is supported by advanced accumulation of internal energy. It is shown that the biosphere can be viewed as a non-equilibrium system with two stationary states – winter and summer separated by transition periods associated with the maximal spatial information.