Satellite Measurements of Sea-Surface Temperature: Some Consequences of Variability on Validation and Applications

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Abstract:

Executive Summary : Imaging radiometers on earth observation spacecraft offer the only feasible method of obtaining large-scale measurements of the sea-surface on a routine basis. Also the satellite data can be gathered from areas where it may be difficult for surface ships to operate. The accuracy of the satellite SST (sea-surface temperature) measurements is usually determined by comparing the satellite data with those derived from in situ sensors on ,for example, drifting buoys.

Author(s):
Minnett, P J ; Minnett, P J
Author Organization(s):
SACLANT UNDERSEA RESEARCH CENTRE LA SPEZIA (ITALY)
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Publication Date:
1990 Jul 01
Pagination:
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
measurement, detectors, artificial satellites, norwegian sea, research ships, sea surface temperature, surface temperature, temperature gradients, remote sensing, accuracy, algorithms, atlantic ocean, data sets, high resolution, time intervals, calibration, data processing
Subject Categories:
Earth Sciences and Oceanography
Update Date:
2020 Nov 16