Satellite Remote Sensing of Large Scale Ocean Transients

Abstract

Long-term goal of this project include improved understanding of mesoscale, ocean surface transient response on time scales of days and longer using satellite observations of SST, topography, color and wind stress. Improved measurement of ocean temperature, color and topography fields determined by satellite observations. The long-range objectives of this project include study of transient behavior of western boundary currents and associated eddy structures, frontal processes, and their response to atmospheric forcing as observed by satellite remote sensing techniques. Attainment of these objectives requires development and implementation of quantitative assimilation methods for satellite data on both large and small scales supported by suitable tools that yield timely access to calibrated, navigated satellite observations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA540578

Entities

People

  • Otis B. Brown
  • Robert H. Evans

Organizations

  • Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Arabian Sea
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Calibration
  • Factor Analysis
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Layers
  • Marine Atmospheres
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Remote Sensing
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Space Sciences
  • Surface Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space