Assessment of Long-Term Satellite Derived Sea Surface Temperature Records

The assessment of long-term ocean climate data records from satellites measuring in the thermal domain is a relatively new area of research. The situation is complicated by the fact that a set of all-encompassing requirements that addresses the needs of all potential users of the data does not exist...

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Published inExperimental Methods in the Physical Sciences Vol. 47; pp. 639 - 677
Main Authors Corlett, Gary K., Merchant, Christopher J., Minnett, Peter J., Donlon, Craig J.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 2014
Subjects
CDR
SST
Stability
Uncertainty
Validation
CDR
Validation
Uncertainty
Stability
SST
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Summary:The assessment of long-term ocean climate data records from satellites measuring in the thermal domain is a relatively new area of research. The situation is complicated by the fact that a set of all-encompassing requirements that addresses the needs of all potential users of the data does not exist. This chapter focuses on long-term sea surface temperature data records and considers the fundamental aspects of comparing satellite data with suitable reference data. Qualitative and quantitative methods that can be applied to provide objective assessments of individual long-term sea surface temperature data records are presented. These allow any user to evaluate which data record is the most appropriate for a specific application. We conclude with recommendations for future research.
ISBN:9780124170117
0124170110
ISSN:1079-4042
2162-741X
DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-417011-7.00021-0