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GHRSST Level 4 OSTIA Global Foundation Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (GDS version 2) for 2018-01-30 (NCEI Accession 0171086)

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A Group for High Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) Level 4 sea surface temperature analysis produced daily on an operational basis at the UK Met Office using optimal interpolation (OI) on a global 0.054 degree grid. The Operational Sea Surface Temperature and Sea Ice Analysis (OSTIA) analysis uses satellite data from sensors that include the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI), the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) imager, the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI), the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Microwave Imager (TMI) and in situ data from ships, drifting and moored buoys. This analysis was specifically produced to be used as a lower boundary condition in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models. This dataset adheres to the GHRSST Data Processing Specification (GDS) version 2 format specifications.
  • Cite as: Armstrong, Edward M.; NASA JPL PO.DAAC (2018). GHRSST Level 4 OSTIA Global Foundation Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (GDS version 2) for 2018-01-30 (NCEI Accession 0171086). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0171086. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2018-01-30 to 2018-01-30
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -90
North: 90
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • GHRSST Level 4 OSTIA Global Foundation Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (GDS versions 1 and 2)
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  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:GHRSST-OSTIA-UKMO-L4-GLOB
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2018-03-08
  • revision: 2018-04-01
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
Descriptive information for this dataset was provided by the GDAC collection search service at http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/ws/metadata/dataset?format=iso&itemsPerPage=1&shortName=OSTIA-UKMO-L4-GLOB-v2.0.

Entry ID: UKMO-L4HRfnd-GLOB-OSTIA
Projection_Information:
Projection Type: Cylindrical Lat-Lon
Ellipsoid_Type: WGS 84
Other Projection Details: Regular 0.054 degree grid

Data Resolution:
Latitude resolution: .054
Longitude resolution: .054
The temporal resolution: 1 Day

This metadata record was generated from an original data set description (DSD) record in DIF format: http://www.ghrsst.org

Reference: Stark, J.D., C. J. Donlon, M. J. Martin and M. E. McCulloch, 2007, OSTIA : An operational, high resolution, real time, global sea surface temperature analysis system., Oceans 07 IEEE Aberdeen, conference proceedings. Marine challenges: coastline to deep sea. Aberdeen, Scotland.IEEE.
Sources:

AQUA
Earth Observing System, AQUA

ENVISAT
Environmental Satellite

InSitu
InSitu

MSG
Meteosat Second Generation

NOAA-16
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-16

NOAA-17
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-17

NOAA-18
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-18

TRMM
Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission

Sensors:

AMSR-E
Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer-EOS

AATSR
Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer

InSitu
Ships and Moored and Drifting Buoys

AVHRR-3
Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer-3

AVHRR-3
Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer-3

AVHRR-3
Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer-3

SEVIRI
Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager

TMI
TRMM Microwave Imager

In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Armstrong, Edward M.; NASA JPL PO.DAAC (2018). GHRSST Level 4 OSTIA Global Foundation Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (GDS version 2) for 2018-01-30 (NCEI Accession 0171086). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0171086. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
Contributors
Resource Providers
Publishers
Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Armstrong, Edward M.; NASA JPL PO.DAAC (2018). GHRSST Level 4 OSTIA Global Foundation Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (GDS version 2) for 2018-01-30 (NCEI Accession 0171086). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0171086. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Fees
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Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps
  • 2018-03-08T04:39:50Z - NCEI Accession 0171086 v1.1 was published.
  • 2018-04-01T00:02:08Z - NCEI Accession 0171086 was revised and v2.2 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • AMSR2
  • AVHRR-3
  • GOES Imager
  • SEVIRI
  • SSM/I
  • VIIRS
Platform
  • DMSP F15
  • DMSP F17
  • GCOM-W1
  • GOES-13
  • Meteosat-10 (MSG3, Third METEOSAT Second Generation Satellite)
  • Meteosat-8 (MSG-1)
  • MetOp-B (Meteorological Operational satellite-B)
  • NOAA-18
  • NOAA-19
  • SNPP
Last Modified: 2023-06-29T21:39:01Z
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